President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as “robust and fruitful”, signalling a new chapter of engagement between South Africa and the United States, particularly in trade and investment. Professor Patrick Bond, Political Economist and Expert on International Relations at the University of Johannesburg, joins me on the line to share his views on the meeting and also, on Mcebisi Jonas’ absence from the US…

GUEST: Professor Patrick Bond, Political Economist and Expert on International Relations at the University of Johannesburg

President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump as &ldquo;robust and fruitful&rdquo;, signalling a new chapter of engagement between South Africa and the United States, particularly in trade and investment. Professor Patrick Bond, Political Economist and Expert on International Relations at the University of Johannesburg, joins me on the line to share his views on the meeting and also, on Mcebisi Jonas&rsquo; absence from the US&hellip;
GUEST: Professor Patrick Bond, Political Economist and Expert on International Relations at the University of Johannesburg