South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2023, breaking a precedent of no South African leaders receiving invitations to U.S. inaugurations. While South Africa's ambassador to the United States will attend, Trump's guest list reportedly focuses on leaders aligned with his vision.
South Africa n President Cyril Ramaphosa will not attend Donald Trump’s inauguration, continuing a precedent of no South Africa n leaders receiving invitations to U.S. inaugurations. While South Africa 's ambassador will attend, Trump’s guest list reportedly focuses on leaders aligned with his vision.Trump's inauguration, scheduled for 20 January, will see invitations extended to the President-elect's key allies.
"I don't recall any instance of South Africa being invited to a US inauguration. You can research it, but I’m not aware of any precedent for such a practice," Magwenya said. Reports indicate that Trump has extended invitations to leaders who align with his vision. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Argentine President Javier Milei — who has accepted the invitation — and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro are among those expected to attend.
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