Social media erupted in a debate after a video of the tycoon making the remarks went viral. While most users disagreed with Motsepe, others seemed indifferent.
In a statement, Motsepe says his remarks were partly aimed at encouraging discussions between the Trump Administration and African political and business leaders. He says this was particularly in the context of the increasing feedback from US leaders that South Africa and some African countries are anti-American.
The businessman says Africa and America share the same values and it is in the interest of the continent to build mutually beneficial socio-political and trade ties between the economies and countries. Motsepe concurs with sentiments shared by some social media users that he had no right to speak on their behalf.
no need to apologize we love trump
Well done Ntate
hope he makes video recorded apology that should be sent to the White House
I'm nor more a sundowns supporter.
He did good by apologizing we don't like or love Trump straight up.
Sophie_Mokoena 😂😂😂😂 Africans I give up
That president is mad , Mr Motsepe was avoiding the square orange to see Africa as an enemy
Motsepe was excited to meet Trump....they is nothing to apologize for!!!
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