South Africa Leader Stresses Neutrality Ahead of BRICS Summit 

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has reiterated that his country will not be drawn into global power dynamics. <br />Mr Ramaphosa's televised address came ahead of the meeting of the BRICS nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - in Johannesburg. <br />He says they will not be drawn into a contest between global powers. <br />He noted, however, that this "does not mean that we are neutral on matters of principle and national interest" <br />Russia's President Vladimir Putin will participate virtually after he reached an agreement with Mr Ramaphosa not to attend.<br /><br />This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement">https://www.spreaker.com/show/4166630/advertisement</a>