After months of silence about the Russian vessel which docked in Simon’s Town, the Presidency’s solution to the quagmire is an independent inquiry to be led by a retired judge.
The ANC's continued support of Russia is an indictment on the party's commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law, writes the News24 editorial team.
It says South African troops who are found to have been involved must face the full might of the law. In the video which has gone viral, a soldier is seen pouring a liquid over a body a.