I can read it like that. But I also get a certain conglomeration of "BRICS Bad! Russia/China puppet!", "White people aren't safe in South Africa / Jews are only safe in Israel", given the back end of the article

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses BRICS leaders for a virtual meeting of leaders of developing countries, November 21, 2023. (South Africa Presidency via AP)

South Africa has long been a vocal supporter of the Palestinian cause, with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party often linking it to its own struggle against apartheid.

It has strongly condemned Israel’s response to the Hamas attacks and has recalled all its diplomats from the country.

On Monday, Ramaphosa denounced the “genocidal onslaught and slaughter of the people of Palestine” at a press conference with representatives of pro-Palestinian groups in Johannesburg.