Jonas can overcome past criticism of Trump, says international relations ministry
/ 17 April 2025

Jonas can overcome past criticism of Trump, says international relations ministry

The spokesman said new special envoy to Washington Mcebisi Jonas’s censure of the US president was not an impediment to mending fences

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Ambassador to US: Washington can wait for pragmatic Ramaphosa
/ 26 March 2025

Ambassador to US: Washington can wait for pragmatic Ramaphosa

The president’s choice in selecting a new ambassador amid a historic downturn in diplomatic relations also speaks to an existential dilemma for his party

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Ramaphosa sticks to structural reform path, stands up to Washington
/ 6 February 2025

Ramaphosa sticks to structural reform path, stands up to Washington

The president warned about nationalism and protectionism and said South Africa would not change its values or policies

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Ramaphosa sends defiant message to Washington in State of the Nation address
/ 6 February 2025

Ramaphosa sends defiant message to Washington in State of the Nation address

Without mentioning US President Donald Trump by name, President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday sent a message to Washington in his State of the Nation address that South Africa will not abandon policies which its new administration this week branded “anti-Americanism”. Ramaphosa said the world was contending with climate change and violent conflict while “witnessing the […]