Friendship with Russia is coming under closer Scrutiny

GAUTENG – South Africa’s friendship with Russia is coming under closer scrutiny after it had been revealed that a sanctioned Russian military aircraft quietly landed at the Waterkloof Air Force Base last week. The aircraft in question has been sanctioned over its involvement in transporting armaments and components on behalf of the Russian armed forces. The government said the aircraft was cleared to land and was delivering “diplomatic mail” to the Russian Embassy.