Cape Town – President Cyril Ramaphosa has left South Africa for Washington, DC, where he is set to meet US President Donald Trump in a crucial bilateral engagement on Wednesday.
The visit aims to reset strategic relations between South Africa and the US, and to encourage greater US engagement within the G20.
Key topics expected to be discussed include trade, tariffs, and global geopolitical issues such as Ukraine and Gaza.
🇿🇦His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa is leaving for the United States of America where he is embarking on a working visit from 19- 22 May 2025.
The President will meet President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington DC to discuss bilateral, regional and global… pic.twitter.com/GhWJnCmaxr
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) May 18, 2025
The meeting may also address misrepresentations about South Africa, particularly those stemming from Trump’s February Executive Order.
A joint media engagement is anticipated, offering insights into how both leaders handle sensitive issues, including controversial claims about White Afrikaners.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
