As South Africa maintains a cautious and measured response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are growing calls for Pretoria to impose sanctions on Moscow.

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25 February 2022

The government yesterday said it has called on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine, but officials say South Africa will first promote dialogue before it considers sanctions. Ukrainian Ambassador to South Africa Liubov Abravitova called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to impose sanctions on Russia because the response to the invasion of Ukraine could determine the future world order.

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Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.