Trump has criticized Ramaphosa’s governing of South Africa, claiming there has been a “genocide” of white farmers.

The South African government denies President Trump’s claims of persecution, and said white farmers are falling victim to the country’s crime problem.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa heads to the White House on Wednesday on a perilous mission to persuade a hostile Donald Trump to make deals with his country rather than scold and punish it as he has done since the start of his second term.