Ramaphosa’s warm message to Putin leaves its GNU partner, the DA, cold

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reaffirmation of strong ties between South Africa and Russia is causing a headache for the ANC’s GNU partner the DA.Ramaphosa arrived in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday for the Brics+ 2024 summit. In his first meeting with host President Vladimir Putin, he briefed him about political governance changes in SA and reaffirmed Pretoria’s ties with Russia. “It is a real joy and pleasure to be here in Kazan, Russia. We are also delighted to brief you and other partners on the journey we have embarked on as South Africa. We have formed a government of national…