Investors may be put off by South Africa’s friendly relations with Russia - Foreign policy analyst and journalist Peter Fabricius

South Africa’s decision to welcome Russian and Chinese warships into its territorial waters for a naval exercise in February has been criticised both in South Africa and in Western countries. The Democratic Alliance’s international relations spokesperson, Darren Bergman said in a statement that, “It is becoming increasingly clear that the South African government was openly siding with Russia.” BBC’s foreign affairs veteran John Simpson also tweeted, “South Africa which says it remains neutral over Russia's invasion of Ukraine has announced it will welcome 2 Russian warships to Durban next month for a series of war games together with ships of the Chinese navy.' Foreign Affairs analyst and journalist, Peter Fabricius told Biznews the timing of the exercise is insensitive, to put it mildly, there is signs of wear-and-tear in South Africa’s diplomatic relations and investors may say, why would they invest in a country that’s so friendly with Russia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices