Duduzile Zuma, daughter of the former President of South Africa, has resigned amid an investigation into the recruitment of South African and Botswanan citizens to participate in Russia's war against Ukraine. Police confirmed a statement by another daughter of the former president against Duduzile Zuma for "luring men to Russia under false pretenses."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will try to persuade US President Donald Trump to invite the Republic of South Africa to the G20 summit in Miami. Trump previously stated that South Africa would not be invited due to the persecution of the white population and the murders of Afrikaners.
US President Donald Trump will host the G20 at his golf resort in Miami next year, personally determining the guest list. He will not invite South Africa, which chairs the G20 this year and has incurred his wrath.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into how 17 South Africans ended up on the front line in the Donetsk region. They appealed to the government for help, presumably having been recruited as mercenaries.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the finalization of negotiations on a trade agreement with the United States, which is expected to ease high tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration. The agreement could be concluded in the near future, affecting thousands of jobs in the automotive and citrus industries.
South Africa is ready to host a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and Russia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is ready for a meeting at the leadership level without preconditions.
President Zelenskyy informed South African President Ramaphosa about diplomatic efforts and meetings in Washington. They discussed possibilities for joint work with the African continent to develop relations and food security.
Vladimir Putin is holding numerous telephone conversations with world leaders. This is happening against the backdrop of Donald Trump's meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
Contacts with leaders of other countries and ways to end the Russian-Ukrainian war were discussed.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed with Putin the latest developments regarding Ukraine and reaffirmed commitment to deepening strategic partnership. Modi expects to meet Putin in India later this year.
The world's most influential finance ministers are gathering for the second time this year in South Africa for a G20 meeting, which the US Treasury Secretary will again miss. This comes amid the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump and his criticism of the BRICS countries.
BRICS countries reacted to Donald Trump's threats to impose 10% tariffs on countries that join "anti-American policies. " South Africa and China deny anti-American sentiments, and Malaysia joins BRICS, emphasizing an independent foreign policy.
During a meeting with the President of South Africa, Trump said he called Zelenskyy when he heard that the Ukrainian leader was in South Africa. Ramaphosa confirmed the fact of their meeting.
The presidents of the United States and South Africa expressed a common desire to see an end to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ramaphosa stressed that South Africa can share its peacekeeping experience.
US President Donald Trump met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. Relations between the countries were strained after the freezing of aid to South Africa and the expulsion of the ambassador.
The White House National Security Council has ordered the suspension of US preparations for the G20 summit in South Africa due to Trump's threats to boycott it over the land confiscation law. Trump accused South Africa of genocide of whites.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that American and European instructors are monitoring aid to Ukraine. Of the $105 billion in aid from the US, most went to weapons.
The President of South Africa stated that possible territorial concessions from Ukraine are a prerequisite for peace. However, the main thing is Ukraine's desire for an immediate ceasefire to start negotiations.
Ukraine supported the Trump team's ceasefire initiative during meetings in Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy stated that Russia refused to comply with these conditions.
The President of Ukraine stated that the night attack of the Russian Federation on Ukraine was one of the most difficult, and is connected with pressure on the USA. As a result of the attack, there are destruction and victims in various regions of the country.
South African President Ramaphosa reported on a conversation with Trump regarding the peace process in Ukraine. They agreed to meet to discuss relations between the United States and South Africa.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy handed over to President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa a list of 400 Ukrainian children who were forcibly taken to Russia. The President emphasized the need for their return.
The President of South Africa announced a conversation with Putin regarding the search for a peaceful path. He called on the parties to a comprehensive ceasefire to begin negotiations.
The President is cancelling part of his visit to South Africa due to the night-time Russian attack. He instructed Umerov to contact partners regarding air defense systems and will inform Ramaphosa about the situation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in South Africa for talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa, politicians, community and student leaders from Africa. Kyiv is counting on South Africa's support in returning abducted children.
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa on April 10 for talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa. The meeting is aimed at finding ways to peacefully resolve the war with Russia.
