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Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola says government remains firmly committed to rooting out and fighting crime, fraud and corruption in the country.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has applied to the Gauteng High Court to request a declaratory order warranting the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin. There is speculation as to whether Putin will arrive in South Africa to attend the 15th Brics Summit taking place between August 22 and 24.

South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all international participants, including Russia President Vladamir Putin and other Russian officials, at BRICS-related events to be held in the country, local media reported.

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Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola says government remains firmly committed to rooting out and fighting crime, fraud and corruption in the country.

International Criminal Court issued arrest warrant for Russian president who is expected in South Africa for BRICS conference.

According to the department, this is a standard conferment of immunities that we do for all international conferences and summits held in South Africa, irrespective of the level of participation.

The Ministry of Justice and Correctional Services said senior and highly experienced prosecutors from the National Prosecuting Authority, the Investigative Directorate and investigators from the SAPS would take part in the hearing.

The high court in Malawi ruled that witnesses from Mzansi need to go to Malawi to give their testimonies.

In preparation for the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting and summit, the South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all officials involved.