South African president phones Musk

South African president phones Musk after Trump's funding threat
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk a day after U.S. President Donald Trump promised to cut the country's funding over a land expropriation law
Musk's dad says he arranged son's call with South African leader
"I was asked if I can arrange a quick talk between Ramaphosa and Elon last night ... so I did and then they spoke a few minutes later," Errol Musk told Reuters at his home in Langebaan.
South African president warns ‘we will not be bullied’ amid feud with Trump, Musk
President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the U.S. government's newfound hostility to South Africa's domestic policies during his State of the Union address.
How Trump’s pledge to punish South Africa reflects Musk’s criticism of his homeland
President Trump said he will cut funding to South Africa in a move that reflects Elon Musk's false claims over the years over his country of birth.
South Africa's president calls Musk to calm Trump land row
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to defuse a row with the new US administration over a new land law by speaking to Elon Musk. Mr Musk is a close adviser to US President Donald Trump,
As Elon Musk Warns of Persecution of White People, Trump Says He Will Block Aid to South Africa
In recent days, Musk and Trump have discussed halting aid to the country. The president said "certain classes" are being treated "VERY BADLY."
Trump vows to save white South Africans while Musk calls for welcoming them as refugees
Although the Expropriation Act, which was signed by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa in January, includes safeguards against abuse, Trump proclaimed that “South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classes of people VERY BADLY," and vowed to order an investigation by the U.S. government.
Ramaphosa Speaks to Musk About ‘Misinformation’ on South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke with Elon Musk after the South African-born billionaire joined President Donald Trump in criticizing the country’s new land-expropriation law.
South African president and Elon Musk discuss ‘misinformation’ after Trump aid threat
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk “on issues of misinformation and distortions about South Africa,” the presidency announced on Tuesday.
South African Leader Spoke to Elon Musk About Misinformation After Trump Attack
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa briefs the media on South Africa's G20 presidency for 2025 at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, December 3, 2024. REUTERS/Esa Alexander/File Photo JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke to Elon Musk on the subject of misinformation about South Africa,
South African leader defends land reform to Elon Musk
Elon Musk got on the phone Wednesday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa following the Tesla CEO’s condemnation of Pretoria’s “openly racist” land ownership laws and threats by US President Donald Trump to withdraw $400 million in aid.
Why South Africa's land reform is so controversial
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South Africa: EFF Condemns President Ramaphosa's 'Reckless' Interaction With Elon Musk Over Diplomatic Protocol Breach
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