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President Cyril Ramaphosa had the upper hand in the Oval office meeting, but US President Donal Trump does not have the emotional intelligence to recognise this.

Trump exposed white fragility during his theatrics in the Oval Office

Cyril Ramaposa showed the world that turning the other cheek does work, but Trump does not have the emotional intelligence to recognise this

Trump thump: President Cyril Ramaphosa remained calm during his visit to the Oval Office, despite US President Donald Trump trying to provoke him with accusations of white genocide in South Africa. Photos: GCIS

Ramaphosa’s big Trump trade-off

But he secured tentative trade talks as negotiations with officials on a pact between South Africa and the US were set to continue

Ernie Els is cutting back on his golf playing schedule to spend more time with his family this year.

Ernie Els withdraws from next two European tour events

The former world number one golfer has elected to spend the time with his family as part of a plan to cut back on his touring schedule this year.

Oosthuizen whinges about haircut before Presidents Cup

SA golfers Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel say the haircuts they got before the start of the Presidents Cup feel like an injury.

Hot dog! The Big Easy is hungry for more career highs

Victory for Ernie Els at last year’s Open Championship supplied proof that the South African’s aspirations have not been blunted by middle age.

Els becomes oldest winner of BMW International Open

Reigning British Open champion Ernie Els led from start to finish to capture the BMW International Open in Munich.

Els lies low ahead of Memorial Tournament

Ernie Els is hoping to score a win at this year’s Memorial Tournament, despite Tiger Woods being a clear favourite.

Els starts strong at Indonesian Masters

Ernie Els has returned to Asia to shoot a strong opening round of four-under-par 68 and lie two shots off lead at the Indonesian Masters in Jakarta.

Masters: Els, Immelman stay in the hunt in Augusta

As Australian Jason Day took a one-shot lead into the third round at the Masters, a group of South Africans remained within striking distance.

Els receives ‘Comeback of the Year’ Laureus nomination

Golfer Ernie Els is the only South African up for an accolade at this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards.

Ernie Els is cutting back on his golf playing schedule to spend more time with his family this year.

Els nominated for come-back of the year award

South African golfer Ernie Els has been nominated for the 2013 World Comeback of the Year Award, following a ballot by the world’s media.

Ernie Els watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the 141st British Open on Sunday.

Ernie Els’s British Open win ‘inspired by Proteas’

British Open champion Ernie Els says he was inspired by watching SA turn the screws on England before going out to win his fourth Major title.

Ernie Els is cutting back on his golf playing schedule to spend more time with his family this year.

The Big Easy ready for action

After missing out on the Masters, Ernie Els is back and ready to win at the second major of the year when the US Open starts at the Olympic Club.

Big Easy takes blame for missing the Masters

Big Easy takes blame for missing the Masters

Ernie Els has accepted the blame for missing out on this year’s Masters in Augusta, saying he’s "disappointed" but hopes to come back better.

Big Easy Tour going into its second year

Big Easy Tour going into its second year

The secondary Big Easy Tour has launched its second tournament at Houghton Golf Club — coinciding with the start of the first event.

Els pounds top seed Donald in World Matchplay first round

Ernie Els has hammered Luke Donald in the World Matchplay Championship, only the third time in event history a No. 1 was ousted in the first round.

Els slips into World Golf Match Play Championship

Els slips into World Golf Match Play Championship

The qualifiers list has only just allowed Ernie Else into the 64-man Match Play Championship, with defending champion Luke Donald top of the list.

Home sweet home for Els at Fancourt

Home sweet home for Els at Fancourt

Ernie Els has much to look forward to when he takes on several other South African Major winners at Fancourt, South Africa.

Volvo Golf Champions hosts seven of SA’s best

Volvo Golf Champions hosts seven of SA’s best

The Volvo Golf Champions in George will play host to seven of South Africa’s best golfers, including Louis Oosthuizen, Ernie Els and Retief Goosen.

Schwartzel eyes top spot at Jo’burg Open

Schwartzel eyes top spot at Jo’burg Open

South Africa star Charl Schwartzel will join an exclusive band of golfers if he wins a third consecutive Joburg Open title this weekend.