South African President Cuts Short UK Trip to Put Out Home Fires

President Cyril Ramaphosa has cancelled his investment-seeking drive, which he began during Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, to assess the violent protests in Mahikeng, where residents have been demanding jobs, better roads and other pressing service delivery issues. The protesters are also demanding the resignation of Premier Supra Mahumapelo who has been linked to the Gupta family who were named in the state of capture report by former public protector Thuli Madonsela.

President Cyril Ramaphosa meeting with British Prime Minister Theresa May

President Cyril Ramaphosa pays a courtesy call on Her Majesty the Queen at Windsor Castle

Video screenshot of a police van set on fire during violent protests in Mahikeng.

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