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Trump gives Jonas the cold shoulder, but Ramaphosa is ‘satisfied’ with his special envoy

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Despite reports of President Trump largely ignoring Special Envoy to the US Mcebisi Jonas, President Ramaphosa remains “satisfied” with his performance in Washington. Global Affairs expert Dr Terence McNamee breaks down what this says about U.S.–South Africa relations, and how Jonas still represents a key diplomatic move.
14 Jul 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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