Fake News: Putin state visit to SA

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

The Presidency has dismissed the media statement circulating on social media, claiming a State Visit to South Africa by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The fake media statement was alleging that President Putin will be in the country from 8 to 11 February.

“There is no state visit by President Putin to South Africa this week. The Presidency has issued no such statement. The circulating statement is fake and is a fabrication,” the Presidency said. - SAnews.gov.za