Trump and Zuma speak by phone
The Presidency has confirmed that President Jacob Zuma and US President, Donald Trump held a telephone conversation at the request of President Trump.
According to a statement by the Presidency, Zuma congratulated President Trump on his election as the 45th president of the United States of America.
"The two presidents reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the already strong bilateral relations between the two countries. There are six hundred US companies in South Africa and strong trade relations between the two countries," the statement read.
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The Presidency adds that the two Presidents also discussed the need to work together on multilateral issues as well especially the quest for peace and stability on the African continent.