Government must play open cards about America’s allegations of supplying weapons and ammunition to Russia
11 May 2023
The accusation made by the American ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that South Africa supplied weapons and ammunition to Russia, which could possibly be used in the war against Ukraine, is very serious.
During a recent news conference, Brigety said that America possesses information pointing to the fact that "weapons and ammunition" were uploaded to the Russian ship Lady R last year December while it was docked at Simon's Town, and that America considers the incident as "extremely serious".
I personally contacted the American Embassy earlier today and it was confirmed to me that the allegations were indeed made.
The FF Plus demands answers about this from the Minister of Defence, Thandi Modise.