War in Ukraine | US lawmakers want SA punished for non-aligned stance

South Africa may be punished for its non-aligned stance on the war in Ukraine. A bipartisan group of 4 US lawmakers see the stance as support for Russia. They have since asked Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, to move the AGOA summit from the country. AGOA allows for duty-free exports from Sub-Saharan Africa to the economic giant. We get more on this from Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis. #dstv403

[johanengelbrecht]

so basically they are blackmailing us because we don't agree with them

[michaelmokotong]

We didn't see job creation when growth rates were higher. Why should the economy and foreign relations be run in the interests of factions who daily attack the vast majority of South Africans?

[Faiez-rhgm]

Thats American Democracy called blackmail and slavery

[LaitonMashoni]

As Brics stand strong don't give in

[DreamsandSounds]

In they do that they would be proving the point made by the Chinese Foreign Minister who said that there are Western countries make their problems the problems of 3rd world countries and if 3rd world countries don't get involved they risk their economic development, this isn't different from the last world wars in which the rest of the world was forced to participate cause they were colonies

[L.i.s.o.h]

God bless my country and the government 🙏🏾🪬

[ndwandwewasendwedwe]

The emperor is naked and desperate, kick of a dying horse

[davidopsina]

As a member of the non-aligned countries, South Africa is duty-bound to supply troops and weapons to help Russia conquer and occupy Ukraine.

[gdewyg]

The fact is "South Africa shall benefit nothing economically from Russia". You indeed deserve punishment

[doublexl]

One country with so many powers over the rest!

[teddy.nkosi]

That's would to be blessing in disguise ...

[TheRIBLING]

A non aliace stance would be fine but let's face it South Africa has been supplying Russia with weapons.

[ThabisoSithole-rr]

We now want to be closer to Russia n more closer to our brothers n sisters here in Africa
We want Africa free çontinent
Free for Africans to move n our animals without bothers
And we r not tired 😴 no we r angry we now ready for any distructions Or warnings

[Saa_Vibe]

Bro ... this is the most Biased news network in Southern Africa.

[mokherekhere]

How did China build its GDP?
Depending on the Western or even China or anyone of the so called powerful countries to grow is no longer advisable.
Yes we can trade with them but not solemnly depend on them and their dollar.
It is time up for Africa to be economically independent.
USA is like an abusive partner without a single atom of mercy towards his victim/partner.
Moreover this is not absolutely about Russia-Ukraine war stance but BRICS and the economic power is bringing to us.
Today BRICS GDP is more than EU GDP, and USA/(G7) knows that theirs is next in line to be overpowered.
USA failed to convince Saudi Arabia and India to be on their side and now they are busy threatening China's economy.
USA is aware that there is a new Sherriff in town called BRICS and he is unstoppable.
The only remedy to this is for USA to stop being bully and change with the times, we still need them to be part of this change but not their arrogance.
USA still looks relevant for now but they know that their foundation has crumbled and is highly unstable and shaking.
Maybe Donald Trump must become a USA president 2024 and save USA because the one who is in charge now is a war monger and a dictator leading them into destruction.
Ecclesiastes 3:1-10.(BIBLE Verse, OLD TESTAMENT).

[LloydBanks-zt]

If US is willing to lose such a deal a well then be it, many lives will be affected in the US also and they depend on us more than we depend on them, stand your ground South Africa. if we lose the deal we trade with China and other countries.... and if US can punish South Africa as influential as it is now in Africa, no African country will be able to sign a new deal with America again.

[brobinson]

Good punish them for loading those ships up destined for Russia

[viwembelekane]

US will never kick us out of AGOA because they know we would simply sell to the east. Economics

[nolisto]

Let's take the economic hit, pay duties so that we can have our freedom

[stephenshadung]

South Africa can you its own materials that we have in this country and our friend