American writer and activist
OpinionTOM EATON | Common Sense would tell you Starlink is a Trojan horse: It’s become increasingly clear that Elon Musk’s philanthropy comes with a warning sign
timeslive.co.za/opinion/2026-10-23-tom-eaton-common-sense-would-tell-you-starlink-is-a-trojan-horse/
‘Relations are collapsing’: Bozell hits back at Lamola over ‘get out of the kitchen’ jab
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-10-05-relations-are-collapsing-bozell-hits-back-at-lamola-over-get-out-of-the-kitchen-jab/
EWN Oct 05
US Ambassador Bozell pushes back against DIRCO’s demarche: In an interview aired by American broadcaster FOX News on, Bozell said he’s had enough of being called ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/05/us-ambassador-bozell-pushes-back-against-dirco-s-demarche
sabcnews.com Sep 29
WATCH | DIRCO says US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III has been demarched for a third time in nine months over alleged undiplomatic conduct. Meanwhile ... Show more
businesstech.co.za Oct 05
United States ambassador to South Africa hits back at Lamola and Ramaphosa: United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, has hit back at ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/878240/united-states-ambassador-to-south-africa-hits-back-at-lamola-and-ramaphosa/
POLL | Should SA expel US ambassador Bozell over his repeated criticism of the government?
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-10-05-poll-should-sa-expel-us-ambassador-bozell-over-his-repeated-criticism-of-the-government/
Ambassador Bozell says he is ‘personally insulted’ as US-SA diplomatic ties hit new low
news24.com/politics/get-out-of-the-kitchen-lamola-tells-bozell-as-sa-us-relations-hit-new-low-20261004-1164
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United States ambassador to South Africa in hot water: The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has summoned United States Ambassador to ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/877566/united-states-ambassador-to-south-africa-in-hot-water/
Dirco summons US ambassador Bozell again over ‘undiplomatic conduct’: Tensions rise as Pretoria rebukes Leo Brent Bozell III for remarks on South African policy
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-09-30-dirco-summons-us-ambassador-bozell-again-over-undiplomatic-conduct/
Parliament to summon DIRCO over third Bozell diplomatic protest in nine months: The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Co-operation will invite ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-10-07-parliament-to-summon-dirco-over-third-bozell-diplomatic-protest-in-nine-months/
sabcnews.com Oct 02
Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Co-operation says it will soon invite the department to explain the circumstances that led to ... Show more
businesstech.co.za Sep 29
Ramaphosa shocked the United States: United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, said that President Cyril Ramaphosa's response to "asks" from ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/877317/ramaphosa-shocked-the-united-states/
OpinionBetween candour and coercion — why SA won’t bend to Washington’s dictates: ANC rebuts US envoy Brent Bozell’s ‘Five Asks’, defending South Africa’s courts ...
dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-09-29-between-candour-and-coercion-why-sa-wont-bend-to-washingtons-dictates/
‘Get out of the kitchen,’ Lamola tells Bozell: Lamola defends rebuke as South Africa accuses US envoy of meddling in domestic politics
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-10-03-st-1004-us-ambassador-bozell-demarched-for-third-time-in-nine-months-over-undiplomatic-conduct/
EWN Oct 03
Parliament to call on DIRCO to explain US Ambassador Bozell’s latest démarche: While the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has not officially ...
ewn.co.za/2026/10/03/parliament-to-call-on-dirco-to-explain-us-ambassador-bozell-s-latest-demarche
South Africa has summoned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for the third time, accusing him of "undiplomatic conduct ... Show more
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The Citizen Sep 24
In case you missed it: Bozell claims SA ignored help | CoJ to wipe off customers’ debt | Ramaphosa condemns GBV
citizen.co.za/news/in-case-you-missed-it-24-september-2026/
The Citizen Sep 24
US ambassador Bozell claims offers to assist with rural safety ignored by government
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/us-ambassador-bozell-offers-assist-rural-safety-ignored/
Bozell: Ramaphosa must condemn ‘Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer’ chant: US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell says Ramaphosa must condemn the “Kill the Boer ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-09-23-bozell-ramaphosa-must-condemn-kill-the-boer-kill-the-farmer-chant/
Key FactsBozell urges Ramaphosa to condemn the chant
Sep 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- Bozell says Ramaphosa should denounce the chant as incitement to violence, although the Constitutional Court ruled it was not hate speech.
- Washington presented South Africa with five demands in December 2025; two are effectively resolved, while three remain concerns for Washington.
- Bozell presented Ramaphosa with three concepts for rural farm-community safety and offered US funding for related measures.
- The United States will not publish or disclose the names of people affected by new visa restrictions, Bozell said.
The time for dialogue has ended.— Leo Brent Bozell, US Ambassador to South Africa, in an interview with SABC, addressing the US stance on the five asks and condemning incitement to violence.
EWN Sep 22
US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III refuses to say whether he believes Afrikaner genocide is happening
ewn.co.za/2026/09/22/us-ambassador-leo-brent-bozell-iii-refuses-to-say-whether-he-believes-afrikaner-genocide-is-happening
Key FactsBozell considers Mbeki best mediator in US–South Africa dispute
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
- US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III considers Thabo Mbeki well placed to advance negotiations with Washington because of his stature.
- Washington confirmed selective visa restrictions against South African officials and possibly relatives over three specified categories of conduct.
- Pretoria rejects a diplomatic breakdown, saying Washington keeps shifting expectations despite substantial South African concessions.
- Ramaphosa appointed Roelf Meyer as his point person in Washington to repair the deteriorating bilateral relationship.
President Mbeki understands the mechanics of international diplomacy and economic engagement at the highest level.— Leo Brent Bozell III, US ambassador to South Africa; said in an interview with Business Day, praising Mbeki as a veteran statesman and master negotiator.
The United States has urged South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to publicly condemn the controversial post-apartheid chant, "Kill the boer ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 21
US-SA RELATIONS | United States Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell says Washington wants President Cyril Ramaphosa to publicly condemn the chant ... Show more
Bozell threatens further sanctions as Washington puts pressure on SA: The US has lost patience with South Africa in negotiations on meeting Washington’s five ...
news24.com/politics/bozell-threatens-further-sanctions-as-washington-puts-pressure-on-sa-20260916-0535
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Newzroom Afrika Sep 22
Former Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool says it would be foolish to think that a certain individual can ease tensions between South Africa and ... Show more
sabcnews.com Sep 21
Museum makes Burton exhibit permanent: A new, permanent exhibit dedicated to the workers of the former Burton clothing factory has been unveiled at Goole Museum ...
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sabcnews.com Aug 28
WATCH | Political economist Prof Patrick Bond weighs in on the President Cyril Ramaphosa meeting with the United States Ambassador to South Africa ... Show more
Roelf Meyer’s plans for mending SA-US relationship: The veteran negotiator arrives in Washington to take up his post with a daunting brief: rebuild trust ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-07-25-ambassador-roelf-meyer-details-plans-for-mending-fractured-sa-us-relationship/
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businesstech.co.za Jul 03
United States’ top official in South Africa meets with Solidarity and AfriForum to make the country ‘safer’
businesstech.co.za/news/government/865373/united-states-top-official-in-south-africa-meets-with-solidarity-and-afriforum-to-make-the-country-safer/
US ambassador Brent Bozell engages with Afrikaner leaders amid Pretoria-Washington rift
iol.co.za/news/2026-07-03-us-ambassador-brent-bozell-engages-with-afrikaner-leaders-amid-pretoria-washington-rift/
Newzroom Afrika Jun 28
Former diplomat and risk analyst Dr Kingsley Makhubela says there is nothing wrong with South Africa having relations with countries that the US regards as its ... Show more
OpinionBARNEY MTHOMBOTHI | When judicial criticism cuts both ways: Bozell’s criticism not only carries a putrid whiff of superiority, it also invites comparisons with ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-05-09-barney-mthombothi-when-judicial-criticism-cuts-both-ways/
Ambassadors ‘should never criticise their hosts’, Ramaphosa tells envoys – including Bozell
news24.com/politics/ambassadors-should-never-criticise-their-hosts-ramaphosa-tells-envoys-including-bozell-20260408-0564
Key FactsUS Ambassador Boosts South Africa Ties
Apr 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businesstech.co.za
- President Cyril Ramaphosa will formally receive US Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell’s credentials on April 8.
- Relations have been strained following the 2025 expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the US amid political disputes.
- Bozell was recently issued a démarche over comments disputing a domestic court ruling on hate speech.
- Ambassadors must have their credentials accepted by the host country before fully assuming their roles.
Trump supporters were part of a 'supremacist movement'.— Ebrahim Rasool, former South African ambassador to the United States, said this regarding Trump supporters.
businesstech.co.za Apr 10
Ramaphosa responds to plan to open the floodgates for American companies to enter South Africa
businesstech.co.za/news/government/856535/ramaphosa-responds-to-united-states-plan-to-open-the-floodgates-for-american-companies-to-enter-south-africa/
Newzroom Afrika Apr 08
[WATCH] US Ambassador to SA Leo Brent Bozell III on his remarks about the 'Kill the Boer' chant: "The position of my country is that it's ... Show more
EWN Apr 08
Ramaphosa receives letters of credence from ambassadors of 20 contries: The US ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell, is among those who’ve officially ...
ewn.co.za/2026/04/08/ramaphosa-receives-letters-of-credence-from-ambassadors-of-20-contries
Key FactsRamaphosa Welcomes Ambassadors from 20 Nations
Apr 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted letters of credence from 20 incoming ambassadors, among them the US representative Brent Bozell.
- The event took place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria, confirming formal diplomatic ties.
- Bozell, who arrived in February, has faced tensions with the South African government due to his public criticisms.
- Delegates from Zimbabwe, Cuba, Denmark, and other countries also attended the official ceremony.
Your Excellency, it’s a great honour and a privilege to be here. I bring you greetings from my President and the entire people of the United States of America. I bring you my letter of credence as well as the letter of recall for my predecessor.— Brent Bozell, United States Ambassador to South Africa, during the presentation of his credentials to President Ramaphosa at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House in Pretoria.
EWN Apr 08
Bozell declines to confirm Trump-Musk narrative on 'white genocide': The letters are official documents that formalise diplomatic relations between nations and ...
ewn.co.za/2026/04/08/bozell-declines-to-confirm-trump-musk-narrative-on-white-genocide
businesstech.co.za Mar 10
United States reveals five demands for South Africa about BEE, expropriation, and “Kill the Boer”
businesstech.co.za/news/government/853477/united-states-reveals-five-demands-for-south-africa-about-bee-expropriation-and-kill-the-boer/
Key FactsUS Demands South Africa Address Business and Social Issues
Mar 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: businesstech.co.za
- US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III expressed frustration over South Africa’s lack of progress on five official requests given a year ago.
- These requests include protecting rural communities from violence, condemning hate speech linked to the 'kill the boer' chant, and ensuring fair compensation in expropriation policies.
- The US also calls for ending mandatory ownership surrender under BEE regulations and enhancing cooperation on digital and critical mineral sectors.
- Rising political antagonism, especially involving the ANC, threatens investor confidence and undermines the future of US-South Africa relations.
We’ve been waiting for almost a year for a response, and as I’ve made clear in meetings that I’ve had, we’re running out of patience.— Leo Brent Bozell III, United States Ambassador to South Africa, speaking at the BizNews Conference in Hermanus.
EWN Apr 08
South Africa accepts US envoy's credentials amid moves to thaw ties: Brent Bozell, a right-wing media critic and staunch supporter of President Donald Trump ...
ewn.co.za/2026/04/08/south-africa-accepts-us-envoys-credentials-amid-moves-to-thaw-ties
The Citizen Apr 07
President Cyril Ramaphosa will receive Letters of Credence from Heads of Mission-Designate from several countries, including US Ambassador-designate Leo Brent ... Show more
Ramaphosa to receive US envoy’s credentials: Tensions between SA and the US have persisted since the Bozell’s arrival, with the US Ambassador receiving a ...
news24.com/business/economy/ramaphosa-to-receive-us-envoys-credentials-20260406-0858
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EFF demands US ambassador Bozell be expelled over ‘arrogant threats’: The EFF has called for the expulsion of US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-03-11-eff-demands-us-ambassador-bozell-be-expelled-over-arrogant-threats/
Key FactsSouth Africa Summons US Envoy Over Policy Criticism
Mar 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
- South Africa officially summoned US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III following his critical comments on national policies.
- Bozell apologized for remarks perceived as undermining the independence of South African courts.
- Relations between Washington and Pretoria have worsened since Donald Trump's return to the presidency.
- Despite diplomatic strains, South Africa aims to maintain a practical relationship with the United States.
Broad-based black economic empowerment is not reverse racism.— Ronald Lamola said, defending the government's transformation agenda, that broad-based black economic empowerment is not reverse racism.
Newzroom Afrika Apr 08
[WATCH] "Your president is the primary author of your constitution... Well, he went to our constitution to understand how to make his." U ... Show more
ANC declines meetings with Bozell until Ramaphosa officially accepts his credentials
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-03-20-anc-declines-meetings-with-bozell-until-ramaphosa-officially-accepts-his-credentials/
Key FactsANC Rejects US Ambassador Without Presidential Approval
Mar 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
- The ANC does not recognize Leo Brent Bozell as the US ambassador until President Ramaphosa officially accepts his credentials.
- Although Bozell has held several meetings, the ANC considers him illegitimate without the head of state's formal acceptance.
- Bozell currently holds limited immunity that will only upgrade to full diplomatic status after presenting credentials to Ramaphosa.
- The ANC is organizing a Human Rights Day march to defend South Africa’s sovereignty against external political pressures.
No. He is an ambassador-designate until he presents his credentials to the president. Only then he becomes the ambassador of the US to South Africa.— Nomvula Mokonyane, ANC deputy secretary-general, on the status of the US ambassador-designate
OpinionLessons in diplomacy for the new US ambassador, with love from SA: US Ambassador Bozell’s first public engagement began promisingly, but ended in him being ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-13-lessons-in-diplomacy-for-the-new-us-ambassador-with-love-from-sa/
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EWN Mar 12
Lamola denounces Bozell’s insinuation that BEE is ‘reverse racism’: DIRCO Minister Ronald Lamola defended the ANC’s flagship policy after Bozell this week ...
ewn.co.za/2026/03/12/lamola-denounces-bozell-s-insinuation-that-bee-is-reverse-racism
PA backs US envoy Bozell in row over ‘Kill the Boer’ chant: The Patriotic Alliance (PA) says there is no “white genocide” in SA, has called the “Kill the Boer” ...
iol.co.za/news/2026-03-14-pa-backs-us-envoy-bozell-in-row-over-kill-the-boer-chant/
businesstech.co.za Mar 10
President Donald Trump’s message to South Africa: The United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, revealed the most important thing President ...
businesstech.co.za/news/trending/853469/president-donald-trumps-message-to-south-africa/
US is running out of patience with SA, warns US ambassador : The US is running out of patience with the South African government, which has not addressed five ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-03-11-us-is-running-out-of-patience-with-sa-warns-us-ambassador/
Watch – Redi Tlhabi has advice for America’s new ambassador to South Africa: In this solo episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi discusses newly appointed ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-13-watch-redi-tlhabi-has-advice-for-americas-new-ambassador-to-south-africa/
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businesstech.co.za Mar 10
OpinionUnited States wants over 1,000 American companies in South Africa: The United States Ambassador to South Africa says a US–South Africa partnership could double ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business-opinion/853479/united-states-wants-over-1000-american-companies-in-south-africa/
Ramaphosa faces pressure to appoint US ambassador amid diplomatic tensions: With South Africa's diplomatic and trade interests at stake, President Cyril ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-03-21-ramaphosa-faces-pressure-to-appoint-us-ambassador-amid-diplomatic-tensions/
Key FactsSouth Africa Faces Urgency in US Ambassador Appointment
Mar 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- President Ramaphosa is facing increasing calls to appoint a new ambassador to the United States after the position remained empty for more than a year.
- The lack of an ambassador has weakened South Africa’s ability to negotiate trade deals and attract investment from the US.
- Although a special envoy was named, the US government denied him a diplomatic visa due to his past critical comments about former President Trump.
- The US ambassador-designate, Leo Brent Bozell III, awaits formal accreditation by Ramaphosa amid diplomatic tensions over his remarks on the controversial ‘Kill the Boer’ chant.
This absence hampers our ability to advance trade and attract investment. Every day without a US ambassador weakens South Africa’s influence and interests.— Mmusi Maimane, Build One South Africa leader, during the debate on South Africa’s response to the Middle East conflict
OpinionTOM EATON | The audacity is jarring, but this is how Bozell rolls: The new US ambassador has always been at odds with courts
timeslive.co.za/opinion/2026-03-13-tom-eaton-the-audacity-is-jarring-but-this-is-how-bozell-rolls/
sabcnews.com Mar 11
BREAKING NEWS | SA issues démarche to US ambassador.
US ambassador Brent Bozell expresses regret for his comments.
Newzroom Afrika Mar 21
[WATCH] SANCO says US President Donald Trump must come and remove the United States ambassador to South Africa, Brent Bozell. #HumanRightsDay
Key FactsRamaphosa Calls for New Era in Human Rights Reality
Mar 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- President Ramaphosa acknowledged progress since 1994, including expanded access to housing, water, electricity, and education.
- He noted that many South Africans still face unemployment, inequality, and insufficient basic services despite these gains.
- The current human rights struggle centers on eradicating poverty and achieving genuine economic inclusion as democracy evolves.
- Ramaphosa stressed the need for an effective, ethical government and collective accountability to ensure tangible results.
A right that exists on paper is not yet fully a right that is lived by our people.— Cyril Ramaphosa, during the national Human Rights Day commemorations in Kimberley
The Citizen Mar 12
US ambassador apologises for ‘undiplomatic’ remarks about SA: US ambassador publicly apologises after comments on hate speech; South Africa stresses diplomacy ...
citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/us-ambassador-called-in-to-explain-undiplomatic-remarks-and-apologises/
Cape Town activist blasts U.S. ambassador for ignoring South Africa’s Constitutional Court ruling, defending apartheid-era “Kill the Boer” chant as a vital ... Show more
Phuma, Ambassador Bozell!
Phuma, Ambassador Bozell!
The Citizen Mar 17
The Citizen Mar 12
Mbalula and AfriForum in war of words over US ambassador’s remarks: ANC's Fikile Mbalula and AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel exchanged heated words following ...
citizen.co.za/news/anc-mbalula-afriforum-us-ambassadors-remarks/
The Citizen Mar 17
DA’s stance on summoning of US ambassador raises doubts about what it stands for – analyst
citizen.co.za/news/da-stance-on-summoning-us-ambassador-raises-questions/
eNCA Mar 12
US Ambassador to SA demarched over 'undiplomatic remarks': The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has moved to demarche the United ...
enca.com/top-stories/us-ambassador-sa-demarched-over-undiplomatic-remarks
sabcnews.com Mar 11
DEVELOPING | DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor says US ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, has expressed regret and apologised for his recent ... Show more
A paralysed ANC, tips for Bozell and the IEC’s fight against AI: New NPA boss Andy Mothibi has an ambitious push for a fully independent prosecuting authority ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-14-a-paralysed-anc-tips-for-bozell-and-the-iecs-fight-against-ai/
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US ambassador-designate Brent Bozell III arrives in South Africa as diplomatic tensions linger
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-02-17-us-ambassador-designate-brent-bozell-iii-arrives-in-south-africa-as-diplomatic-tensions-linger/
Key FactsNew US Ambassador Arrives Amid Diplomatic Strain
Feb 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- Leo Brent Bozell III has arrived in South Africa and will present his credentials to President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- His arrival comes amid strained relations over foreign policy and trade issues between the two nations.
- Confirmed by the US Senate in December, Bozell's conservative media background has sparked local debate.
- Washington aims to maintain direct diplomatic engagement with South Africa, a key regional and economic power.
The US Embassy looks forward to working under his leadership to advance American priorities and promote a safer, stronger, and more prosperous America through continued engagement with South Africa.— The US Embassy in South Africa regarding Brent Bozell III's upcoming tenure.
South Africa: Tips for Bozell - a Geopolitical Survival Guide From Mzansi for Us Ambassador to SA
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