International Relations Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane told the broadcaster on the sidelines of the Brics summit in Brazil, that Lenk would have to explain the Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.

The New Age newspaper reported that South Africa was poised to recall its ambassador to Israel, Sisa Ngombane, who was summoned for a meeting.

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