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SA may pay a terrible price for siding with Russia

I don’t get it. Judging by the International TV coverage, SA is recognised as a staunch ally of Moscow in the Russia/Ukraine conflict.

So much so, that the red carpet will be rolled out for the visit of Russia’s leader, who stands accused of war crimes.

The destruction of Ukraine’s civilian population and infrastructure is a matter of public record, even though for some strange reason it is never seen on any SABC channel. But that’s not my main concern.

SA’s support for Russia and our welcome to its leader will have severe financial repercussions.

If I take a cursory glance at the foreign investment structure in SA, it is overwhelmingly based on European roots.

The US is also already making nervous noises about its future relations with us.

Should the current dominant trading partners decide it’s not worth it, can we rely on Russia and China to fill the gap?

I understand VWSA represents about 2% of the total VW group.

No real loss for them to call it a day, but imagine the effect on the Kariega community.

Likewise, the repercussions with Mercedes-Benz in East London and the whole substructure of the automotive supply chain. Dave Simpson, Bridgemead

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