History : When Morocco helped Nelson Mandela during his fight against the Apartheid regime

In 1962, Morocco delivered weapons for the ANC fighters. Nelson Mandela had even spent a few months in the Kingdom. Abdelkrim El Khatib played a crucial role in bringing both Hassan II and Mandela together. The two men met, for the second time, in 1994 in Rabat. While in prison for 27 years, Morocco moved away from the ANC and stood closer next to the South African regime.

In Ghana, Jacob Zuma reaffirms support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

South African President Ramaphosa intensifies support for Polisario Front on African stage

Jacob Zuma defends use of South African flag during Morocco visit

After Zuma's Morocco visit, Polisario to attend ANC Liberation Movements summit in South Africa

ANC urges Morocco to «apologize» for use of South African flag during Jacob Zuma visit

South Africa's ANC party has denounced Jacob Zuma’s recognition of Moroccan Sovereignty over the Sahara. Ramaphosa’s party has also called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to demand an official apology from Morocco for the use of the South African flag during a partisan meeting. Here's what you need to know.

South Africa : Ramaphosa receives Polisario representative

ANC sections push to normalize South Africa-Morocco relations

In South Africa, President Ramaphosa is under increasing pressure to normalize relations with Morocco. This time, the call is no longer made by Deputy Obed Bapela, as it was in October, but by sections of the ANC, his party.

Sahara : Ramaphosa ignores protesters from his own party

South Africa's ruling party divided over Morocco relations

Some members of the ruling party in South Africa gathered in front of the party's headquarters in Johannesburg, and they demanded the improvement of relations with Morocco, and not to confuse support for the Palestinian people with the Polisario Front.