Cape Town – Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has dismissed concerns that US President Donald Trump might disrespect or embarrass President Cyril Ramaphosa during his upcoming visit to the US from 19–22 May 2025.
Ramaphosa is scheduled to meet Trump at the White House on 21 May to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues.
Ntshavheni emphasised that the invitation came from Trump himself and that standard diplomatic decorum is expected.
“We are not going to the US on our own; we have been invited by President Trump. He’s the one who made a public announcement that he is going to meet with us next week,” said Ntshavheni.
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Despite tensions in US – South Africa relations — stemming from false claims of a white genocide and the Expropriation Bill—Ntshavheni maintained the relationship remains mutually beneficial.
She also criticised the Trump administration’s acceptance of Afrikaners as refugees, calling their claims of persecution unfounded, and reiterated that South Africa would not be bullied or disrespected in global forums.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
