Ramaphosa enjoyed a brief wave of sympathy after his White House ambush but he is a problematic leader, writes Sizwe Mpofu Walsh.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to the White House on Wednesday on a perilous mission to persuade a hostile Donald Trump to make deals with his country rather than scold and punish it as he has done since the start of his second term.

US President Donald Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office with a forceful, reality-TV style ambush. After cordial greetings, Trump abruptly ordered the lights to be dimmed and played a video.

In an extraordinary display of independent journalistic commitment, Primedia Broadcasting’s 702 and EWN have once again brought their audiences unparalleled coverage of a pivotal moment in international relations.

President Cyril Ramaphosa provided an update after the closed-door session between the South Africans and Americans, saying both sides agreed to further engagements.

Political analysts weigh in on Johann Rupert's involvement in President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Washington D. C. , exploring its potential impact on perceptions of Afrikaners and South Africa's international relations.

U.S. President Donald Trump confronted South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House on Wednesday with the most contentious areas of dispute between the countries, including Trump's claims of a "white genocide".