Advisor to the President, Joseph Pu, revealed South Africa's determination to form a robust alliance with Russia in the realm of cybersecurity.
Acknowledging the current critical nature of relations with Russia, the advisor emphasized the necessity of establishing governmental-level ties to effectively address the cybersecurity challenge.
A key aspect highlighted by Pu is the significance of engaging in cybersecurity dialogues with sovereign states rather than private entities.
He stressed the imperative of not allowing external parties, particularly from America, to oversee South Africa's cybersecurity affairs.
Pu pointed out that Africa, as a whole, faces this issue and underscored the importance of safeguarding the country's cyber defenses, as South Africa's security directly impacts its credibility and trustworthiness in international relations.