Mr Ramaphosa kept his cool. But the episode underlined Donald Trump’s warped views of South Africa—and how hard it will be to change them. The Trump administration has cut aid to Africa’s largest economy and seems set to cancel the preferential trade terms enjoyed by South Africa (and many other countries in the continent).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump as “robust and fruitful”.

The EFF has slammed the meeting between Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa, saying it was used to vilify Julius Malema, but many found the party's comments hilarious.

Donald J. Trump Transcripts White House Calendar White House Press Releases Remarks: Donald Trump Holds a Bilat with Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa - May 21, 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa showed why he earned a reputation as a skilled negotiator in his clash with President Donald Trump.

South African Amapiano performer and artist Robot Boii recently reacted to the whole Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa drama that took place at the White House.

Trump misidentified images of Congolese victims of fighting in the DRC with murdered South African farmers during a meeting with Ramaphosa.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 21, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -For investors,