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OpinionEDITORIAL | US shows what it really wants from SA: Visa restrictions announced this week fly in face of recent agreement between Washington’s ambassador and ...
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[Editorial] US is in no position to lecture Korea about ‘fair treatment’: The US ambassador’s remarks constitute indirect pressure for Seoul to correct what the ...
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OpinionKABELO KHUMALO | Weapon of mass misinformation: Bozell’s diplomatic meltdown: He is the wrong US ambassador to SA at exactly the wrong time
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/business/opinion/2026-10-10-kabelo-khumalo-weapon-of-mass-misinformation-bozells-diplomatic-meltdown/

South Africa Geopolitics Explained 2026: South Africa geopolitics explained: why Washington hit Pretoria with tariffs and visa curbs, and how China ...
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Dirco demarches Bozell over Trump administration demands: The United States Embassy in South Africa has confirmed that US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent ...
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South Africa open to more talks with US after visa dispute, minister says: South Africa remains open to talks with the US on areas of dispute ...
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Bozell denies seeking Mbeki role as US-SA tensions deepen: US ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III has denied suggesting that former president Thabo Mbeki should ...
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SA will not be ‘bowing its head’: Ramaphosa hits back at US visa restrictions: President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will continue to safeguard its ...
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Key FactsRamaphosa asserts sovereignty amid US visa restrictions
Sep 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: news24.com
- On Monday in Johannesburg, Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa’s sovereignty and readiness for continued engagement with the United States.
- The US announced visa restrictions targeting certain African nationals and relatives it links to race-based discrimination, land seizures, or incitement of violence.
- He described the US as an important market and advocated respectful dialogue, negotiations, and mutually beneficial trade.
- Under Trump’s second administration, relations deteriorated into a diplomatic crisis involving ambassador expulsion, suspended aid, heavy tariffs, and visa restrictions.
As the South African government, we continue to safeguard our sovereignty as a nation, but at the same time we are quite willing and prepared to continue engaging with the US as we engage with all the other countries in the world.— Ramaphosa said to journalists on the sidelines of the ANC veterans’ league golf day at the Country Club Johannesburg in Woodmead
Mbeki best person to break US-SA diplomatic impasse, says Bozell: US ambassador says the former president understands the mechanics of global diplomacy
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What could the US do next as tensions with South Africa escalate?: Washington has cut aid, imposed tariffs and introduced visa restrictions against South Africa ...
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South Africa scrambles to stave off US sanctions as Lamola visits Washington: South Africa moves to ease tensions with Washington as Ronald Lamola heads to the ...
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Minister Lamola pushes back against new US visa restrictions: South Africa has pushed back against new US visa restrictions, with International Relations ...
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No entry to US? Visa restrictions for some SA officials over land law: Washington cites unaddressed concerns over race-based policies
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Pretoria hits back at US visa sanctions over race and land policies: Pretoria accuses Washington of misrepresenting domestic policies amid rising diplomatic ...
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Meyer says SA wants to continue talking despite dramatic downturn in US ties: South Africa wants to pursue negotiations with the US towards a diplomatic detente ...
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OpinionEDITORIAL | Ambassador’s bluster does not bode well for SA-US relations: Leo Brent Bozell III seems bent on issuing instructions and public threats
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/2026-03-14-editorial-ambassadors-bluster-does-not-bode-well-for-sa-us-relations/

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