The Day South Africa Turned Its Back on 300 Russian Cadets
On July 5, 2025, the South African Government of National Unity (GNU) quietly refused docking rights to a Russian naval training vessel carrying 300 young cadet sailors. Unarmed and on a routine training voyage, the cadets sought nothing more than refreshments and three days of rest and recuperation.No official explanation was offered. No parliamentary debate preceded the decision. It was carried out in silence — a seemingly small act that […]
