SA Must Speak to Trump in His Language

To resolve the differences between South Africa and the US and win Donald Trump over, SA must send a business-strong delegation with proposals to America that benefit both countries, but avoid any topic that deals with diversity, equality and inclusivity (DEI), according to analysts.

- Eric Mthobeli Naki

Two South African experts believe that just one trip could help end the tension between the two countries if South Africa plays its political game properly.

North-West University international relations expert Dr Jan Venter said: "We have to go to America not to change his mind on the Afrikaners, on the farmers, but to confirm to him that he is the leader of the free world and we are ideologically more inclined to do what he thinks is good.

Then we must say what business opportunities we present to him. He already has business propositions in mind for SA.

It will be business propositions where America benefits and Trump looks good.