Video: The Presidency Republic of South Africa / Editing: FINLAND TODAY

The press conference between President Sauli Niinistö and President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa took a dramatic turn when the tall, metallic stand holding the flag of South Africa crashed down during the press conference.

View the video of the dramatic events above.

The Finnish president made state visits to South Africa and Namibia last week.

Read our report on the visits here.


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