SA’s handling of Putin dilemma a 'victory' for Ramaphosa
Lester Kiewit speaks with Nicole Fritz, director of the Helen Suzman Foundation
According to Fritz, credit should be given to the presidency and our diplomats for how they managed this situation.
She adds that this dilemma is something any government would have struggled with, and there was no precedent for it.
I think that is a victory and credit where it is due.
Nicole Fritz, Director - Helen Suzman Foundation
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What we saw yesterday… was a really skillful and smart was of establishing our nonaligned status.
Nicole Fritz, Director - Helen Suzman Foundation
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