South Africa Gives Putin Immunity to Attend ‘World-Changing’ BRICS Summit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses new members of the African National Congress (ANC) during an election campaign ahead of the 2024 general elections, on May 14, 2023. Rajesh Jantilal/ AFP via Getty Images

JOHANNESBURG—The South African government has granted diplomatic immunity to all officials set to be involved in the upcoming BRICS summit, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor did this by publishing a notice for the Diplomatic Immunity and Privileges Act to be extended to all international officials attending BRICS-related events in South Africa.