Ramaphosa in America: an ordeal foretold
President's choice will be to kiss Trump's ass or stand up to him, deal or no deal
02 March 2025 - 00:00
Pass the popcorn. President Cyril Ramaphosa has told a business gathering that he wants to “do a deal” with US President Donald Trump. “We’ve got to make a deal (https://www.timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-02-27-lets-make-a-deal-ramaphosa-to-trump/) of one sort or another, on trade issues, on diplomatic issues, on political issues, a whole span of issues,” he told a Goldman Sachs event on Thursday. Just a few days earlier he was saying he didn’t approve of talking to the heads of other countries in public...
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.