Biden calls South Africa a vital voice despite Russia stance


              President Joe Biden shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            
              President Joe Biden shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
            President Joe Biden shakes hands with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) 
              Vice President Kamala Harris greets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Vice President's official residence in the U.S. Naval Observatory compound in Washington, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
            South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks as he is welcomed by Vice President Kamala Harris at the Vice President's official residence in the U.S. Naval Observatory compound in Washington, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she welcomes South African President Cyril Ramaphosa before their meeting at the Vice President's official residence in the U.S. Naval Observatory compound in Washington, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Vice President Kamala Harris greets South African President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Vice President's official residence in the U.S. Naval Observatory compound in Washington, Friday, Sept. 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)