Tony Leon warns: SA's aggressive stance risks financial and diplomatic fallout with US

In an insightful interview, former South African ambassador Tony Leon critiques the country's handling of its tense relationship with the United States. He highlights the weak response to the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, the potential economic fallout from escalating tensions, and the risks of provoking a global superpower. Leon emphasises the dangers of posturing and inflammatory rhetoric, referencing recent actions like the renaming of Sandton Drive after Leila Khalid. He warns that such moves could trigger financial sanctions, further isolating South Africa and deepening its economic challenges. Leon calls for a more strategic and mature approach to foreign policy.