Ramaphosa responding to United States’ five demands on South Africa

• Ramaphosa is expected to respond to Donald Trump's five demands on South Africa.
• The five demands relate to protecting rural communities from violence, condemning rhetoric that incites hatred, fair compensation standards, mandatory corporate decision-making, and ending South Africa's association with Iran.
• The anticipated response has serious implications for economists and the South African government, with Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop noting that it could impact continued relations with the US.