South Africa Plans law Change over Putin ICC Arrest Warrant 

South Africa plans to change its law so that it has the power to decide whether or not to arrest a leader wanted by the International Criminal Court. <br />Obed Bapela's remarks come amid intense speculation over whether South Africa stands by its invitation to Russia's President Putin to visit in August. <br />The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Mr Putin over the Ukraine war. <br />South Africa had earlier invited him to attend a summit of BRICS leaders. <br />Meanwhile, Pretoria has also granted diplomatic immunity to Russian officials attending, something that its foreign affairs department described as standard procedure.<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>