President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will continue engaging with the United States even after the US announces new restrictions. He frames continued engagement as part of maintaining diplomatic and practical channels between the two countries.

Ramaphosa points to the broader relationship between South Africa and the US, including their trading ties, as the basis for staying in negotiations. He also emphasizes the need to find solutions through dialogue rather than disengagement. The reporting focuses on South Africa’s willingness to work with the US to address the impact of the restrictions and determine next steps.

Across coverage, the central angle is that South Africa maintains an active negotiating stance. While the restriction itself is the trigger for the comments, the emphasis is on continuity of engagement and the importance of resolving issues through negotiation given the existing economic relationship.