South Africa Bows To Trump After Diplomatic War? Prez Wants US Deal, Regrets ‘Knee-Jerk’ Reaction

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Days after a South African minister threatened to ban minerals export to the US, Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to have softened his stance against US President Donald Trump. The US and South Africa have been engaged in a tussle since Trump cut off US aid to Pretoria citing its ICJ case against Israel and a new land law. A defiant South Africa vowed to continue with its case, while also defending its law. What caused South Africa to change its mind? Watch the video for full details.