ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has sent a message to the American government and all their citizens who are pushing for South Africa to support Ukraine in their conflict against Russia. According to Fikile Mbalula, South Africa will not be pressured or harassed into taking sides in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
South Africa has been accused of being pro-Russia because of its anti-war stance. However, he clarified that the country has always been non-aligned and has not taken sides in the conflict. Mbalula made these remarks at a workshop in Durban last weekend, where he was speaking about the proposed amendment bill of the South African Postbank Limited Act. Once signed into law, the bill will enable the department of communication and digital technologies to position Post Bank as a state-owned bank.
Mbalula’s comments come as several countries have criticized South Africa’s non-aligned approach to the conflict. The United States, in particular, has accused South Africa of being soft on Russia.cHowever, Mbalula has defended South Africa’s position, saying that the country is simply trying to be a peacemaker. He has also warned that South Africa could be “threatened in terms of trade” if it is forced to take a side in the conflict.
It remains to be seen how South Africa’s non-aligned stance will be received by the international community. However, Mbalula’s comments suggest that the country is determined to remain neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Source: https://sundayworld.co.za/news/politics/sa-will-not-be-bullied-into-supporting-ukraine-mbalula/
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