However, Ramaphosa’s office has pushed back on the announcement, stating that they have yet to receive formal confirmation from the White House regarding the proposed visit

The potential meeting comes amid ongoing diplomatic friction, sparked in part by Trump’s controversial claims of a “genocide” against white Afrikaner farmers and the U.S. decision to grant refugee status to some Afrikaners, the move which South Africa dispute.

Should the visit proceed, discussions are expected to focus on trade relations, diplomatic cooperation, and a range of bilateral concerns.