Ramaphosa names Meyer as US ambassador
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer as the country’s new ambassador to the United States, in a move aimed at stabilising strained diplomatic relations. The position had remained vacant since Ebrahim Rasool was expelled last year after criticising Donald Trump, accusing him of promoting “white victimhood”. That incident further damaged ties between the two countries, which have deteriorated since Trump’s return to office. Ramaphosa’s spokesperson confirmed that Meyer’s appointment takes effect immediately. Meyer, 78, is a veteran political figure who played a central role in negotiations that ended apartheid in the 1990s. Representing the National Party, he worked closely with Ramaphosa, who was then part of the African National Congress (ANC) led by Nelson Mandela. The two men developed a lasting relationship during that period. He later served as constitutional affairs minister in the final apartheid-era government […]