Tshidi Madia20 May 2025 | 15:00

Ramaphosa assures SA's sovereignty will remain intact ahead of Trump meeting

Ramaphosa arrived at the South African embassy in Washington, where he's due to get a briefing from his ministers ahead of Wednesday's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Ramaphosa assures SA's sovereignty will remain intact ahead of Trump meeting

President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Washington on Monday, 19 May 2025, ahead of a meeting with his counterpart US President Donald Trump. Picture: Elmond Jiyane/GCIS

WASHINGTON, DC - A cool and calm President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africa that its sovereignty will remain intact as he declares that he'll always do what's best for the country.

Ramaphosa arrived at the South African embassy in Washington, where he's due to get a briefing from his ministers ahead of Wednesday's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. 

READ: Ramaphosa ready for his meeting with Trump to reset US-SA relations

Government has labelled the much-anticipated talks an opportunity to reset relations. 

EWN also understands the delegation here is staying tight-lipped, opting not to indulge the media too much. 

Some insiders are saying they want South Africa's plans to unfold only once they get to the Oval Office.