US ambassador to SA apologises over Russia allegations: Dirco

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has said in a statement on Friday that the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, had “admitted that he crossed a line” and “apologised unreservedly” after he said a Russian ship had picked up weapons in South Africa last year, causing a diplomatic uproar. Wits University's Professor of International Relations, John Stremlau joins us for more. For more news, visit and #SABCNews on all Social Media platforms.