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Experts sound alarm over potential US influence and regime change in South Africa

Experts warn that South Africa's diplomatic positions on Palestine and participation in BRICS have placed it in the Trump administration's crosshairs, potentially risking US-backed regime change efforts. Former ambassador's expulsion signals intensifying tensions between the two nations.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Tony Leon and Lindiwe Sisulu punted for US ambassador role

Former DA leader Tony Leon and ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu are in the spotlight as potential candidates for South Africa's next ambassador to the US, following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool.

Cape Argus News
Siyabonga Sithole|Updated

US-SA tensions rise as unions defy Ramaphosa over Rasool welcome

The defiance highlights growing internal divisions over South Africa's diplomatic approach to US relations.

News South Africa
Loyiso Sidimba|Published

DA insists ANC ‘a 39 percent party’ cannot continue with monopoly on SA foreign policy direction

DA demands a Cabinet-level review of South Africa's foreign policy, arguing that the ANC's diminished majority limits its ability to dictate international relations.

News South Africa
Jonisayi Maromo|Published