US ambassador Bozell démarched again as Pretoria-Washington tensions escalate
” Five asks Rubio on Tuesday announced new visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals accused of involvement in race‑based discrimination and uncompensated land seizures in South Africa.
Bozell also moved to set the record straight, stressing that while he holds former president Thabo Mbeki in high regard, he did not call for Mbeki to intervene or mediate South Africa’s strained bilateral ties with Washington.
Visa restrictions Bozell’s comments centred on President Donald Trump’s 27 August message to Cyril Ramaphosa, pressing for updates on how South Africa was addressing five contentious domestic policy issues.
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