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A criminal justice expert says the timing and secrecy around the shooting involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile could point to deeper political tensions within the ANC.
Proposed US restructuring signals diminished diplomatic engagement in Africa.
EFF deputy president Godrich Gardee warns that Mcebisi Jonas's past may complicate his role as South Africa's envoy to the US.
Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as Special Envoy to the US has sparked controversy due to his previous criticisms of Donald Trump, but the Presidency has defended the decision, emphasising the importance of context in his past remarks.
South Africa's diplomatic strategy with the United States requires fundamental rethinking, as experts warn that even a change in US administration won't heal growing tensions between the nations. With transactional politics becoming the new norm in Washington, SA's approach as a 'moral superpower' may be ineffective regardless of who occupies the White House.
Joel Pollak has raised alarm over the renaming of Sandton Drive to honor Leila Khaled, claiming it could lead to the closure of the U. S. consulate in Johannesburg.
In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce denounces SA Ambassador Rasool's remarks as 'unacceptable to all Americans,' leading to his immediate expulsion and raising concerns about US-SA relations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses growing diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the US, confirming expelled ambassador Ebrahim Rasool's imminent return and emphasising commitment to rebuilding relations with SA's second-largest trading partner. The president's response signals a careful diplomatic balancing act amid international scrutiny.
In a bold move escalating diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the US, Cosatu announces plans for a hero's welcome for Ambassador Rasool, while calling for reciprocal action against US diplomats. The labour federation's stance highlights growing strain in SA-US relations.
AfriForum Responds Strongly to the Expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool by the US, Warning of Severe Consequences for Diplomatic Relations.