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Joel Pollak: SA govt need to seriously rethink their approach to US-SA diplomacy following Rasool's expulsion

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In an unprecedented diplomatic move, the US has expelled South Africa’s Ambassador Ibrahim Rasool following his inflammatory remarks about US President Donald Trump. This shocking development signals a deepening crisis in SA-US relations, with potential economic and political repercussions. Will Pretoria shift its foreign policy to mend ties, or are harsher consequences inevitable?
17 Mar 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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