An inter ministerial committee (IMC) chaired by Deputy President Paul Mashatile was expected to present a report during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday on what to do with the warrant of arrest issued by the ICC against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
South Africa is expected to arrest Putin in line with its obligations under the Rome Statute.
But government insiders say the Cabinet is expected to make a decision to move the upcoming Brics Summit to a secondary country like Brazil or China.
Both Russia and China have indicated that the upcoming Brics Summit in August should be hosted in South Africa as planned.
South Africa has already forked out millions in preparations for the summit, which may now be entirely wasted.
On Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will soon make an announcement on whether or not Putin will be attending the Summit in South Africa.
“Much of what
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