(UN)DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS: Ramaphosa found his voice abroad, but he lost it at home
In a time of need, and with ill winds blowing from the US, South Africa’s President got a sick note and took a leave of absence. But his most recent words seem to indicate he’s in a fighting mood.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been dealing with a cold, which has kept him from making public appearances and addressing recent murders in Ekurhuleni linked to gender-based violence. Additionally, his deputy, Paul Mashatile, is also unable to travel due to some condition. The recent escalation in diplomatic tensions with the US has led to targeted visa restrictions being announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
These restrictions target South African officials and individuals accused of race-based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures. However, it seems that Ramaphosa is in a fighting mood, despite his illness.
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