22/05/2025
Trump confronts Ramaphosa over farm murders in White House exchange
A meeting between United States President Donald Trump and President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday night South African time veered sharply off course when Trump abruptly turned the focus to farm attacks in South Africa, relegating trade discussions to the sidelines. The live-broadcast, held at the White House and attended by members of Ramaphosa?s delegation, which included South African golf stars Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, as well as businessman Johann Rupert, opened with formalities and expressions of economic intent. Ramaphosa told Trump he hoped to ?reset? trade relations and ?promote investments in both countries?. ?We have about 22 companies from South Africa invested in the United...
