South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
South Africa appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid negotiator, as ambassador to the United States. Meyer, 78, helped end white minority rule in the 1990s. The appointment aims to improve relations with Washington after tensions escalated. The US expelled the previous ambassador in March 2025 following criticism of Trump policies. South Africa has lacked diplomatic representation in Washington since then.
Key Entities
Roelf MeyerSouth AfricaUnited StatesDonald TrumpEbrahim RasoolCyril RamaphosaANC (African National Congress)Nationalist Party