US EditionIs South Africa's Sovereignty at Risk During Ramaphosa's US Visit?
- From May 19 to 22, 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Washington, DC, engaging with American government representatives, industry executives, and President Donald Trump to strengthen diplomatic and economic relations.
- The visit focuses on addressing the upcoming expiration of trade preferences under AGOA and aims to negotiate a new agreement amidst ongoing diplomatic tensions and allegations affecting relations.
- Ramaphosa’s meetings will focus on protecting trade benefits worth R76 billion, reinforcing economic cooperation, safeguarding agricultural exports, and clarifying South Africa’s foreign policy principles.
- Fikile Mbalula stated, "President Ramaphosa is not on holiday, he is in the US to fight for South Africa's interests," emphasizing that "jobs are on the line" and urging national unity and support.
- The visit seeks to prevent economic isolation and tariff impositions that could damage job-rich sectors, positioning South Africa to rebuild its US relationship under clear commitments to market-friendly policies.
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USA-South Africa: Will Ramaphosa and Trump Smooth the Waves?
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa meets Donald Trump in Washington. They want to talk about trade agreements. But can the dissent over Trump's accusations of a "white genocide" in South Africa be settled?
'Don't sell SA': What South Africans want Ramaphosa to tell Trump
What is President Cyril Ramaphosa likely to tell Donald Trump when he meets the US president? South Africans on social media have a few ideas for the president ahead of his meeting with Trump tomorrow, 21 May. Ramaphosa arrived in the US on 19 May, along with a delegation of ministers and officials. His trip, which continues until 22 May, aims to improve challenging relations between South Africa and the United States. Recent difficulties inclu…
ANC Defends Ramaphosa’s US Visit as Crucial Diplomatic Mission
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has strongly rejected criticism of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s current trip to the United States, insisting it is a strategic diplomatic mission rather than a leisure trip. Speaking at Luthuli House, Mbalula dismissed claims from opposition parties and social media users that the President was “absent” during a time of domestic challenges, calling such remarks misleading and politi…
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