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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks in unity buildings before the opening statements of BRICS Developing Economies Meeting in Pretoria on August 22, 2023, as China’s president Xi Jinping listened to. Johannesburg, September 3 – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday an independent investigation could not find evidence that a Russian ship had collected arms from the country went to Russia at the end of last year. In allegations that led to a diplomatic order, US Ambassador to South African Reuben Briguty said that in May, Russian cargo ship Lady R had loaded weapons on a naval base near Cape Town in May. The US accusations revealed questions about South Africa’s questions about the alignment and impartiality of Russia’s war in Ukraine and the concerns of possible Western sanctions. Ramaphosa, at an address made to nation, said that charges had a harmful effect on South African economy and stance of world. “The panel found that there was no evidence to support the claim that the ship carried weapons from South Africa against Russia,” Ramaphosa said.Said. He continued “Weapons were not allowed for exports and no branches were exported.” Ramaphosa said that the ship was placed on its base in 2018 by ARMSCOR, South Africa’s arms supply company Armscor. He said he could not explain the details of the evacuated equipment, because he could endanger important military operations and risk South African soldiers at risk. “Considering all issues, None of the allegations made about arms supply to Russia were correct,” Ramaphosa said. “No person who makes these claims can provide any evidence to support the allegations against our country.” When charges were made, South African authorities quickly rejected allegations, and Ramaphosa launched an independent investigation under leadership of a retired judge.
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