By Thapelo Molefe
President Cyril Ramaphosa, navigating a strained relationship with the business community, will on Friday open the Progressive Business Forum and Progressive Citizen’s Forum Women in Business Golf Event at Sun City, North West, where the theme “Resilience-Inspired Growth” is expected to frame dialogue on women’s role in shaping South Africa’s economy.
The annual Dialogue on the Fairways is designed as a “mobile think tank,” with each hole on the course hosting discussions on issues such as access to finance, digital transformation, climate resilience, and inclusive leadership.
Ramaphosa’s appearance comes as his relationship with business remains under strain, tested by United States (U.S.) tariffs and domestic cost pressures. In July, the U.S. imposed a 30% “reciprocal tariff” on South African exports, targeting key industries including agriculture, motoring, and minerals.
Ramaphosa rejected the move as based on “inaccurate trade data”.
“South Africa will not be bullied by anyone. We
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