South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the strong ties between Pretoria and Nairobi, describing the relationship as longstanding, cordial and mutually beneficial since it was re-established in 1994. In a statement ahead of Kenyan President William Ruto's visit to SA, Ramaphosa said Pretoria regards Kenya as a strategic partner in East Africa and across the continent.

The visit comes amid recent speculation about relations between the two countries following Ruto's absence from a G20 meeting hosted by SA and Ramaphosa's decision not to attend the Africa-France Summit held in Kenya.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Shingai Mutizwa-Mangiza.

South African (SA) President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed the strong ties between Pretoria and Nairobi, describing the relationship as longstanding, cordial and mutually beneficial since it was re-established in 1994.&nbsp;In a statement ahead of Kenyan President William Ruto's visit to SA, Ramaphosa said Pretoria regards Kenya as a strategic partner in East Africa and across the continent.
The visit comes amid recent speculation about relations between the two countries following Ruto's absence from a G20 meeting hosted by SA and Ramaphosa's decision not to attend the Africa-France Summit held in Kenya.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Political Analyst, Dr Shingai Mutizwa-Mangiza.

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