The United States Embassy in South Africa has officially launched its refugee program after 29 Afrikaners were taken from OR Tambo to the United States.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has this afternoon, Monday 19 May 2025 arrived in Washington DC for his Working Visit. The purpose of the visit is to reset and revitalise bilateral relations between South Africa and the United States (US). In this regard, the visit will focus specifically on reframing bilateral, economic and commercial relations.