“Giving nuclear technology to a government engaged in a racial democide is a very bad idea.”
The previous regime in South Africa had nuclear technology.
The previous regime wasn’t engaged in a racially motivated democide.
I think the things we are seeing now is exactly the reason they scrapped their nuclear weapons and technology. Handing the ANC nuclear weapons would’ve been the height of insanity.
The Boer government looked at nuclear weapons when all of Africa was in the middle of communist aggression. Rhodesia fell and became Zimbabwe. Cuban troops were operating in Angola. South Africa had no friends and was facing ongoing attack. Thankfully they ditched the program so the ANC did not inherit it. Mostly the South African program was simply a place Israel could go test their weapons away from prying eyes. Probably a business deal more than a defense program.
A Naval base on the Cape of Good Hope would be great for Russia. Still, its an unstable nation that could break into inter tribal Civil War. My money is on the Zulus taking over if it comes to fighting.