South Africa has claimed a policy of so-called non-alignment over the war in Ukraine. But at the same time, some have suggested that in reality, it takes the side of Moscow and Vladimir Putin.

So why would South Africa back Russia?

Guests:

Ebrahim Rasool,

Former Amb. For South Africa To The United States

Chris Vandome

Senior Research Fellow With The Chatham House Africa Programme.

Peter Dwyer

Editor of the Review Of African Political Economy