Flash Briefing: Eskom warns of Ukraine wars’ impact on electricity; SA cannabis industry nearing; OUTA
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the global economy will have a knock-on effect on Eskom and electricity supply in South Africa.
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Message for ‘confused’ SA from formerly embedded advisor in Ukraine, erstwhile UK-diplomat Cormac Smith
Cormac Smith updates Alec Hogg on the latest developments, the roots of the Ukraine war and delivers a clear message to a ‘confused’ South Africa.
SA’s lesson from Russian media distortion – an inside view
The authorities have closed a number of independent media outlets in Russia in recent days, particularly those critical of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Flash Briefing: Ramaphosa gives no comment on ANC second term; Brent crude price; SA water infrastructure
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa has said that he will not comment on accepting nomination for a second term as leader of the ANC.
Making sense of the Russia/Ukraine mayhem for South Africans
In different quarters of South Africa, there’s a definite difference of opinion about what is unfolding in Ukraine at the moment. Russia calls it nothing more than ‘special operations’, while Ukraine calls it outright war in which civilians are being butchered and non-military infrastructure indiscriminately pummelled in air and artillery strikes.
Flash Briefing: UN resolution condemns Russian invasion; Mantashe to challenge Zondo finding; SANRAL
The United Nations General Assembly voted to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a two-day long emergency session this week.
Flash Briefing: Red notice for Guptas FINALLY issued; public service wage dispute; Winde dismisses Fritz
International criminal police organisation Interpol has issued red notices for the Guptas related to fraud and money laundering allegations.
Flash Briefing: Russian relations – Ramaphosa, Pandor at odds; SARS super-wealthy unit; culpable homicide laws
The SA government is attempting to patch up Russian relations following minister Naledi Pandor’s call for Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.
Ukraine: It will be difficult to sit on the fence – Chatham House’s Christopher Vandome
Geographically we may be far from Ukraine but this does not mean South Africa will be able to sit this one out, says Chatham House’s Christopher Vandome.
The War in Ukraine – all the news you need from our partners at the FT
BizNews’s European partner, the Financial Times of London, has opened its coverage on the Ukraine War for all to view.