Why was South Africa’s ambassador to the US expelled? A view of the Ebrahim Rasool affair
The consensus is that it was Ebrahim Rasool’s responsibility to hold his tongue, a kind of golden rule in diplomacy.
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Why Was South Africa's Ambassador to the U.S. Expelled? a View of the Ebrahim Rasool Affair [analysis]
In a rare move, the Trump administration expelled Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's ambassador to Washington, in mid-March 2025. In a post on X, US secretary of state Marco Rubio accused Rasool of hating ...
Daily Maverick on MSN50m
Tariff turmoil: South Africa opts for diplomacy over quick retaliation in trade dispute
The government is navigating yet another storm, with no clear strategic response to the US trade tariffs imposed this week ...
The National Interest21h
U.S. Pushes Back Against South Africa’s Anti-American Diplomacy
South Africa’s recently passed land expropriation law drew President Trump’s ire in the form of a February 7 executive order ...
AllAfrica on MSN2h
South Africa: 'I Will Wear My Persona Non Grata As a Badge of Dignity', Said South African Ambassador Expelled By the U.S.
"We must enter into trade negotiations with the USA because our economy and our people need them. But we must never trade our ...
The South African on MSN3h
US Congress moves to sanction ANC officials over ties to Iran, China and Russia
Officials in the US Congress have introduced a bill to sanction senior SA government and ANC officials who support their ...
News2422h
‘Gauteng’s open for business and investment’ – Paul Mashatile
The deputy president emphasised the province’s significance, noting that Gauteng contributes more than 34% of South Africa’s ...
News2419h
Americans tell Elon Musk: 'US is not for sale'
Musk and his affiliated lobby contributed R394 million in an attempt to flip the Wisconsin Supreme Court to fall under the control of the Republicans.