4 hours ago
Last Updated:February 03, 2025, 13:47 IST
Trump threatened to cut off funding for South Africa, citing land confiscations. Ramaphosa said there was no other significant funding provided by the US except for South Africa's HIV/Aids programme.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (Reuters/File)
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that he looked forward to engaging with U.S. President Donald Trump, after Trump said he would cut off funding for South Africa, citing land confiscations.
“We look forward to engaging with the Trump administration over our land reform policy and issues of bilateral interest. We are certain that out of those engagements, we will share a better and common understanding over these matters," Ramaphosa said in a statement issued by the presidency.
“South Africa is a constitutional democracy that is deeply rooted in the rule of law, justice and equality. The South African government has not confiscated any land."
Ramaphosa said except for PEPFAR aid, which constitutes 17% of South Africa’s HIV/Aids programme, there was no other significant funding provided by the United States.
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - Reuters)Location :Cape town, South Africa
First Published:February 03, 2025, 13:47 IST
News world South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa To Engage Trump After He Threatens To Cut Off Funding
