President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says South Africa is aware of its legal obligation.

This is ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's expected trip to the country, for the BRICS summit in August.

It comes after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for him, due to the Ukraine war.

Africa Asia Dialogues Senior Research Fellow Thembisa Fakude shares his views.

Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.