Event Brief
Ramaphosa adviser questions US punitive travel bans
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Summary: South Africa’s progress in meeting President Donald Trump’s demands was acknowledged by the US ambassador, but Pretoria remains puzzled by a US travel ban on unnamed South Africans. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s special adviser, Alistair Ruiters, questioned what more South Africa must do.
WHO: Alistair Ruiters
WHAT: Ruiters reacts to a US travel ban on unnamed South Africans, saying Pretoria is puzzled and asking what more South Africa must do.
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The reaction is to a US travel ban on unnamed South Africans announced by the US.
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