South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly set to take golf stars Ernie Els and Retief Goosen with him to meet with US President Donald Trump in an effort to reset relations between the two countries. The meeting comes at a critical time, as Trump has accused South Africa of fomenting a white “genocide” and has cut aid to the country.
Ramaphosa is appealing to Trump’s love of golf in an attempt to smooth over tensions and avoid a public dressing down like the one Trump gave to the Ukrainian president earlier this year. By bringing Els and Goosen along, Ramaphosa is hoping to appeal to Trump’s personal interests and create a more positive atmosphere for the meeting.
The US has welcomed white South Africans as refugees, claiming they have been victims of racial discrimination in South Africa. Additionally, there are concerns that Congress may not renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which provides tariff-free access to the US for South African goods.
Ramaphosa’s decision to bring golf stars to the meeting demonstrates his strategic approach to diplomacy and his willingness to go the extra mile to mend relations with the US. By leveraging Trump’s passion for golf, Ramaphosa is taking a creative and unexpected approach to diplomacy, showing that sometimes a round of golf can lead to more than just a good
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