South Africa has taken a bold step in its efforts to repair its strained diplomatic relationship with the United States by appointing a high-profile figure to serve as its new ambassador. Roelf Meyer, a former chief negotiator for the apartheid government during the historic talks that led to the end of white rule in the 1990s, has been tapped for the role. Meyer's appointment comes after a tumultuous period in US-South Africa relations, marked by false accusations of 'white genocide' and a series of high-profile criticisms of the US government. By bringing in a seasoned diplomat with a deep understanding of the complexities of South Africa's past, the country's leaders may be hoping to inject new life into a relationship that has been on shaky ground for years.
Appointment of Roelf Meyer seen as attempt to improve relations amid false US accusations of ‘white genocide’South Africa has appointed a former apartheid government chief negotiator during the talks that ended white rule in the 1990s as ambassador to the US, in what is seen as an attempt to improve the deeply strained diplomatic relationship between the two countries.Roelf Meyer replaces Ebrahim Rasool, who was expelled in March 2025 after he criticised the Trump administration. Continue reading...
