Russian Warship Drills with South African, Chinese Navies Amid Criticism
South Africa’s opposition, Ukraine, US slam drills as
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South Africa’s opposition, Ukraine, US slam drills as
Minister in the Presidency Mondli Gungubele has defended South Africa’s military exercises with Russia and China.
The protesters called on Pretoria to cancel the naval drill with Russia and instead spend the money on helping flood victims and on diesel for Eskom.
A peaceful protest was held by South African civil society groups and activists against the joint training exercise between the Russian and SA navies.
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has strongly condemned the docking of a Russian battleship in the city's harbour.