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President to attend F1 race as South Africa push intensifies

May 6 South Africa's renewed push to return Formula 1 to Africa is intensifying, with President Cyril Ramaphosa now set to personally attend a grand prix later this year as lobbying efforts ramp up. Sports minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed the visit, describing it as part of a formal campaign to bring Formula 1 back to the Kyalami circuit for the first time since 1993. 'His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to join me at a Formula 1 Grand Prix later this year,' McKenzie told Africa Business. 'This is a working visit, not a social one.' 'The President's visit will allow us to observe, engage and strengthen our case.' South Africa reportedly currently competing with Rwanda...
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