Ramaphosa drawn into fresh storm over Zim trip

SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed scrutiny over a controversial Zimbabwe trip after former Defence minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula broke her silence, claiming she was deployed by the ANC and not acting on a “jolly ride.”

Ramaphosa’s unannounced visit to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s private farm has sparked widespread backlash, with critics condemning the timing as Zimbabwe’s ruling party pushes constitutional amendments to extend presidential term limits.

Critics also lashed out at the presence of controversial businessmen in Mnangagwa’s entourage.

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