Pretoria’s ‘Get Out Of Jail Free’ Card – Analysis

By Ronak Gopaldas and Menzi Ndhlovu

After months of speculation, a decision has finally been made – Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t attend the August BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) summit in South Africa. This ‘get out of jail free’ card removes Pretoria’s need for a decision on this awkward...