(250909) -- CAPE TOWN, Sept. 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to questions in the National Assembly in Cape Town, South Africa, Sept. 9, 2025. Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that his government is actively engaging the United States to secure a fair trade and investment deal, but emphasized that the country will not "go on bended knee" in the negotiations.Responding to questions in the National Assembly on Tuesday afternoon, Ramaphosa told lawmakers that South African government representatives are currently in the United States for further formal negotiations. (Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua)