Civil society organisation Open Secrets is calling for public access to evidence of South Africa's involvement in an alleged weapons transfer to a Russian vessel last December. President Cyril Ramaphosa tasked an independent commission of enquiry in early May 2023 to test allegations by the US that weapons were loaded onto a Russian cargo vessel the Lady R, which was docked in Simon's Town harbour. According to the Presidency, it seems the report will not be made public.
Hennie van Vuuren Director of Open Secrets joins us now to tell us why they've written to the Presidency for clarity on this and what the implication be for civil society.
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