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ANC says the NEC had discussed withdrawal from the ICC, but raised it as a measure of last resort.

Vladimir Putin's acceptance of an invite to attend the BRICS summit in Durban in August has created an impasse for South Africa in relation to its obligations to the ICC, writes Selby Makgotho.

Following contradictory comments from various members, the African National Congress (ANC) has resolved to clarify its position on South Africa’s mooted withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) by stating that this would only be a measure of "last resort". On Tuesday, the ANC affirmed its stance that South Africa should stay in the ICC; however, in a media briefing, party secretary general Fikile Mbalula remarked that the ANC would revoke the country as a signatory. President Cyril Ramaphosa also remarked that the ANC had taken such a...

Prof Motshekga Mathole of the Kara Heritage Institute has advised the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to prioritise the land issue in the continent if they are to remain relevant.

The government has withdrawn the International Crimes Bill, which sought to withdraw South Africa from the Rome Statute and repeal its membership of the ICC in favour of immunities for sitting heads of state.