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The Ukrainian Association of South Africa reaffirms its support for Ukraine's president
As Ukraine marks three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, the Ukrainian Association of South Africa has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty, democracy, and global security. With a staggering 140,000 war crimes documented, the association stresses that Russia’s aggression poses a significant threat not only to Ukraine but also to international stability. To discuss this further, Elvis Presslin spoke to Dzvinka Kachur, Honorary President of the Ukrainian Association of South Africa
UAZA’s statement on the meeting between American leaders, the media, and the Ukrainian president
The Ukrainian Association of South Africa and the Ukrainian global community stand firmly with President Zelensky and the people of Ukraine as they continue their heroic defence against Russian aggression. Ukraine’s fight is not just about its own sovereignty—it is about defending democracy, global security, and the right of nations to exist free from tyranny.
Diplomacy is essential in preserving and restoring peace. President Volodymyr Zelensky, elected by a decisive majority (73%) in a democratic vote, represents the people of Ukraine in their pursuit of a just and lasting peace. While elections in Ukraine are prohibited under martial law, Ukrainians will continue holding democratic elections as soon as the Russian military aggression is stopped.
Ukrainian Association of South Africa Holds Uninterrupted Peaceful Protests in Cape Town, Durban, and Pretoria
On 24 February 2025, the world marked three years since russia launched its unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine—an escalation of the war that began in 2014 with the military annexation of Crimea.
Despite Ukraine’s extraordinary resilience in reclaiming nearly 50% of the territories occupied since February 2022, russia’s brutality continues to intensify.
Whale Bone Pier protest for peace in Ukraine interrupted by Russian supporters
A peaceful protest calling for an end to the Ukraine/Russian war was interrupted by a group of people carrying Russian flags.
The Ukrainian Association of South Africa hosted a placard demonstration at the popular Whale Bone Pier on Sunday afternoon however, moments into their event, they were approached by the group.
Ukrainians protest outside Russian Embassy
Pro-Ukrainian protests on Sunday and Monday were interrupted by supporters of a rival of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Pretoria, and by pro-Russia supporters in Durban.
The two protests followed one in Cape Town on Friday and were organised by the Ukrainian Association of South Africa (UAZA). The protests came three years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022.
South Africans Protest Against Russia’s War Crimes
Dozens of Ukrainians and their supporters gathered outside the Russian consulate in Cape Town on Friday to protest against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Organised by the Ukrainian Association of South Africa (UAZA), the picket marked three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, and ten years since the illegal annexation of Crimea.
Ukraine demands Russia return abducted children
Durban — Ukranians in South Africa have organised a series of protests in Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria to mark exactly two years today (Saturday) since Russia invaded their country.
Two years of the full-scale invasion and 10 years of war – but we Ukrainians will keep fighting
When Russia’s full-scale invasion began and more than 200,000 soldiers started their attack on the 3,000km border of sovereign Ukraine, occupying city after city, there was little hope that Ukraine could withstand them. Like the majority of people in Ukraine at the time, I had no doubt that Ukraine had to win. We had to defend our country against this unjust, unprovoked war.
Ukrainian nationals in Cape Town have marked the commemoration of the Russian invasion by highlighting their campaign to have children deported to Russia, returned. The Ukranian Association of South Africa says the whereabouts of over 19-thousand children have not yet been released to its government or any other organisation that can ensure their return to their country or families.
Ukrainian nationals in Cape Town have marked the commemoration of the Russian invasion by highlighting their campaign to have children deported to Russia, returned. The Ukranian Association of South Africa says the whereabouts of over 19-thousand children have not yet been released to its government or any other organisation that can ensure their return to their country or families.
This week marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. The Ukrainian Association of South Africa is hosting a series of solidarity protests around the country. Ukrainian Association of SA ‘s Dzvinka Kachur and Ukrainian ICRC spokesperson Achille Despres reflect on the conflict.
South African and Ukrainian experts suggest next steps for the Africa Peace Mission
Guest: Dzvinka Kachur – research fellow at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University (South Africa) and co-founder of the NPO ‘Ukrainian Association of South Africa’
Guest: Oleksandra Romantsova – Executive Director at the Centre for Civil Liberties
The Institute for Security Studies hosted a seminar on Lessons from the Ukraine war, and African governments’ role in resolving the conflict. South African and Ukrainian experts focused on regional security, nuclear safety, and the forcible deportation of children.Co-founder of the NPO ‘Ukrainian Association of South Africa’, Dzvinka Kachur, and Dr Elvis Fokala from the Centre for Human Rights in the Faculty of Law, at the University of Pretoria weigh in.