UK cuts aid to South Africa
Published:Wednesday | May 1, 2013 | 9:42 AM
The South African government has criticised the United Kingdom (UK) after it announced it would stop direct aid in 2015.
UK ministers said their relationship with South Africa should now be based on trade and not development.
However, South Africa said it had not been properly consulted over the move and it would have far-reaching implications.
The aid programme, currently worth £19m a year, is focused on reducing the mortality rate among women giving birth and supporting businesses.
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