No threat of US invasion, says President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed speculation that United States President Donald Trump might invade South Africa.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Ramaphosa said that he is not worried about a supposed invasion. This comes after the US carried out a military operation in Venezuela, in which they bombed the capital, Caracas and 'captured' its leader and his wife, Nicolas Maduro.

"I'm not worried about an invasion of South Africa. Not at all," he said. "I think we are way far from anything like that."

Ramaphosa went on to say that it must be noted that the US is an important country in the world. 

"We have always believed that any differences with whichever country including the US needs to be discussed. We need to sit down and find solutions. We follow the Madiba doctrine."

This according to the President is the view that there is no problem that does not have a solution.

"A doctrine of discussions, of engagements, negotiations and collaboration."

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) condemned the US action in Venezuela.

"South Africa views these actions as a manifest violation of the Charter of the United Nations, which mandates that all Member States refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state," said spokesperson Chrispin Phiri.

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