South African politician and former diplomat
South Africa has appointed Ralph Meyer as its new US ambassador, following a vacancy since 2025 and the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool. Meyer, a key figure in ending apartheid, is expected to improve diplomatic relations with Washington amid recent tensions, including the US refugee program for white South Africans and diplomatic expulsions.
South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the US, replacing Ebrahim Rasool. Meyer, a former apartheid-era minister and key negotiator for the end of apartheid, is expected to help stabilize strained US-South Africa relations amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and US criticisms of South Africa's policies.
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