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President Cyril Ramaphosa is apparently considering appointing a white Afrikaner as Ambassador to the US to mend ties with the country.
South African G20 delegation, led by Zane Dangor, met with White House officials to address misconceptions about the Expropriation Act and clarify that South Africa's land policies aren't designed to violate minority rights, but rather to tackle persistent structural inequality.
Former President Thabo Mbeki said he was not surprised that Ebrahim Rasool, the former ambassador to the United States of America, was expelled by the Trump administration.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) disputes claims by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero regarding the renaming of Sandton Drive, highlighting the origins of the proposal and the EFF's support for the change.
Minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni clarifies South Africa’s role in the US ambassador appointment process, stating the country only reviews and accepts or rejects credentials once they are presented, not during selection.
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.
The Economic Freedom Fighters have denounced the nomination of Brent Bozell III as the US Ambassador to South Africa, labelling it a provocative act by President Trump that threatens South Africa's sovereignty and diplomatic relations.
Leo Brent Bozell III is renowned in conservative circles for his unwavering commitment to traditional values and his outspoken criticism of perceived liberal media bias.