Sahara : South African diplomacy reacts to Jacob Zuma’s pro-Morocco remarks

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

Jacob Zuma defends use of South African flag during Morocco visit

Zuma’s visit to Morocco was well-coordinated with the South African Embassy in Rabat

South Africa’s Foreign Ministry rebukes Zuma and Morocco over flag use during Sahara meeting

Former South African President Jacob Zuma is facing backlash from his country’s Foreign Ministry after expressing support for Morocco’s Sahara autonomy plan during a July visit to Rabat as leader of the MK party. South Africa’s DIRCO condemned the use of national symbols during Zuma’s meeting with Moroccan officials, calling it a misrepresentation of official state positions and demanding Morocco refrain from such actions.

Algeria sends envoys to South Africa after Jacob Zuma backs Morocco on Sahara

After losing several of the Polisario’s traditional allies across Africa, Algeria is eager to prevent South Africa from taking the same path. In response to Jacob Zuma’s recent stance on the Western Sahara issue, Algerian authorities have sent envoys to Pretoria.

South Africa declines friendly match with Morocco to avoid heavy defeat

South Africa edges Morocco 1-0 in AFCON U20 Final : Lion Cubs secure World Cup spot

South African delegation visits Tindouf

Any US terrorist designation of Polisario could lead to trouble for South Africa