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South African president Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington DC on Monday, 19 May 2025.
According to reports, Ramaphosa landed at the Andrews Airforce Base with a team that includes four cabinet ministers.
The ministers include Ronald Lamola, the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation; Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Minister of the Presidency; Parks Tau, the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition; John Steenhuisen, the Minister of Agriculture; and Mcebisi Jonas, the Special Envoy to the United States of America.
Ramaphosa is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, 21 May, along with the ministers.
Kaya News reports that spokesperson Vincent Magwenya told the press that the key aim of the visit is to secure trade ties with the US.
He added that the South African government isn’t worried about a potential hostile reception.
The relationship between South Africa and the U.S. has been strained since Trump took office in January 2025.
In February, Trump signed an executive order cutting all financial aid to South Africa, alleging racial discrimination against white Afrikaners.
In March, the U.S. expelled South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool after he criticised U.S. policies.
Last week, the U.S. welcomed 49 Afrikaners, citing alleged systemic violence and racial discrimination.
Watch the video of Cyril Ramaphosa’s arrival in the U.S. below:
WATCH: President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives at the Andrews Airforce Base in Washington DC.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) May 19, 2025
Ramaphosa will meet his US counterpart President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday with Ministers;
– Ronald Lamola, International Relations & Cooperation
– Khumbudzo Ntshavheni,… pic.twitter.com/bS2q2BJTV6
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