Panel investigating Lady R issue made rational findings: President Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is confident that the independent panel that investigated matters surrounding the Russian vessel Lady R that docked in Simon’s Town in December last year, made rational findings.
He was answering oral questions in the National Council of Provinces.Ramaphosa appointed the panel to investigate claims that South Africa may have exported weaponry and ammunition to Russia which invaded Ukraine in February last year and is accused of various war-crimes.
The panel found no evidence that South Africa sent weapons to Russia. The president dismissed the question about whether he thinks there was a chance that clandestine parties may have loaded or off-loaded arms.
“The panel made no finding of clandestine parties or illegal transactions and no evidence to contradict findings. The contents of shipment is kept secret so to not comprise the work or safety of our security forces.
Source: eNCA
In other news – Reality TV star Nandi Mlombi disqualified from Mrs Southern Africa pageant
Nandi Mlombi has been disqualified from the Mrs Southern Africa beauty pageant. On Thursday, the Mrs Southern Africa pageant made the announcement of reality TV star’s disqualification.
After careful consideration and thorough review of recent events and their impact on the reputation and smooth execution of the pageant. Read more
