South Africa Demands "Equal" Treatment From Trump After G20 Exclusion | Firstpost Africa
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Tensions between South Africa and the US are rising, with President Cyril Ramaphosa rejecting Trump's threat to exclude South Africa from the G20, asserting equal treatment as a foundational member. The US, holding the G20 presidency, has barred Pretoria from events, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning South Africa’s policies towards Afrikaners. South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola defended their initiatives against apartheid-era inequalities, emphasizing a desire for respectful partnership. President Ramaphosa dismissed allegations of racism and genocide against Afrikaners as false. The diplomatic standoff highlights strained US-South Africa relations, impacting critical aid and cooperation, with the UK expected to mediate in future tensions.
