EXPLAINER: Why SA should stay in the International Criminal Court
Pretoria could achieve more from inside the organisation to deal with its qualms over bias
28 April 2023 - 05:00
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that it had been decided SA would pull out of the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, this was contradicted hours later, when his office said he had spoken in error. His office confirmed a resolution made by the national executive committee (NEC) of the ANC to remain.
Speaking at a joint briefing with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in Pretoria, Ramaphosa said: “The ANC has taken that decision that it is prudent that SA should pull out of the ICC.” The clarification came hours later, after a public outcry and media inquiries...
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