(RET.) COL. CHRIS WYATT Ambassadorial Chess as the Groot Trek to America loads…

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In his latest interview with BizNews, US intelligence analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt comments on US President Donald Trump’s pick of his former “big opponent” Brent Bozell III as Ambassador to South Africa. “…around in 2016, he called him (Trump) the greatest charlatan of them all, a huckster and shameless self-promoter.” However, “he’s probably the right guy to be honest for this position… someone who's not quite as antagonistic regarding issues related to South Africa.” As for why Joel Pollak missed out on the posting, Wyatt says: “…maybe he knocked himself out with his reporting on South Africa.” Wyatt also gives his take on some of the possible candidates for SA Ambassador to the US, including Tony Leon, Lindiwe Sisulu, Bantu Holomisa, and Velenkosini Tlabisa. Meanwhile, he warns of a huge exodus from South Africa. “…I can tell you at least 120,000 people we've got information on have submitted a request to the American government to find out if they can participate in this programme. If you take that for an average family of four, we're talking half a million people - and there are a lot more people who expressed interest in it…if they're allowed to come here, it will be devastating to South Africa's economy.”
26 Mar 2025 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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