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South African ministers 'held hostage' during meeting with veterans

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives with Thandi Modise to deliver his State of the Nation address at parliament, February 13, 2020. [Reuters]

South African security forces moved in to free three government ministers who were "held hostage" during a fractious meeting with anti-apartheid veterans, officials said.

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