Robert Marawa Slams Ramaphosa Over Remarks on Rwanda’s F1 Success, X Users Divided

Sports broadcaster Robert Marawa has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa over his response to Rwanda securing a Formula 1 Grand Prix, arguing that the president should prioritise South Africans. Ramaphosa said South Africa could not win everything and urged South Africans to celebrate Rwanda’s achievement as an African victory.

In his remarks, Ramaphosa acknowledged that some South Africans were disappointed that the country had not secured the Formula 1 hosting rights. However, he encouraged the nation to view Rwanda’s success as a positive development for the continent.

Ramaphosa said South Africa could not win everything and urged South Africans to celebrate Rwanda’s achievement as an African victory.

Marawa’s criticism sparked a heated debate on social media, with X users divided over whether the president’s stance was appropriate or if it reflected a lack of ambition for South Africa’s own sporting infrastructure.