‘His Excellency’ did a passable job in French Africa, but it was far from excellent
Whatever message Ramaphosa conveyed in West Africa would have carried more weight had he been doing a more tolerable job at home
12 December 2021 - 00:00
As the president was barnstorming West Africa last week, collecting accolades and made to wear funny hats by people keen to take the measure of him, one had to wonder how much of such a diverse region he patently understands — the environment, the culture, the language...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
There’s never been a more important time to support independent media.
From World War 1 to present-day cosmopolitan South Africa and beyond, the Sunday Times has been a pillar in covering the stories that matter to you.
For just R80 you can become a premium member (digital access) and support a publication that has played an important political and social role in South Africa for over a century of Sundays. You can cancel anytime.
Already subscribed? Sign in below.
Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@timeslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.