Hours before Trump's arrival, Ramaphosa launches big attack on USA from Malaysia| ASEAN| S Africa

During his official visit to Malaysia, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reflects on 300 years of shared history between the two nations, tracing cultural and ancestral links rooted in slavery and colonial resistance. Speaking alongside Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, he calls Malaysia “a home away from home,” thanking its people for supporting South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle and early democracy. Ramaphosa urges a “recalibration” of bilateral ties through expanded trade, investment, and cooperation in technology, agriculture, and strategic industries, emphasizing stronger South–South partnerships amid rising global geopolitical tensions.