On Feb. 6, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa gave his State of the Nation Address, which included a response to the threats coming from U.S. President Donald Trump regarding their laws and possible sanctions.
South Africa will not be bullied, Ramaphosa said, in response to Trump. “There are global fundamental shifts underway that affect every aspect of human life. … In the face of these challenges, we are witnessing the rise of nationalism, protectionism, the pursuit of narrow interests, and the decline of common cause. This is the world that we, as South Africa, a developing economy, must now navigate. But we are not daunted to navigate our path through this world that constantly changes. We will not be deterred. We are, as South Africans, resilient people. And we will not be bullied. [applause] We will stand together as a united nation.”
