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South Africa’s Julius Malema expresses willingness to support Russia with weapons

Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa’s third-largest opposition party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has made a statement indicating his readiness to supply the Russian Federation with weapons in its fight against the West.

In an interview with the BBC in Johannesburg, Malema stated that despite the South African government’s stance on non-alignment, he considers South Africa to be an ally of Russia. He argued that the country is currently engaged in a war against imperialism.

Malema, speaking to HARDtalk’s Stephen Sackur, expressed his intention to go beyond mere friendship with Russia. He affirmed that in times of war, he would align himself with Russia and even provide weapons support.

Additionally, Malema is advocating for South Africa’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). He asserted his determination to prevent the execution of an arrest warrant issued by the ICC against President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of war crimes, should Putin attend the BRICS summit in Cape Town in June.

It is worth noting that on Thursday, May 11, 2023, the US ambassador to South Africa accused the country of delivering arms and ammunition to a Russian cargo vessel that was under sanctions in December 2022. The South African government, however, has denied any involvement in such an act.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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