South Africa Demarches U.S. Envoy for 3rd Time Over Trump-Backed Criticism
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 4
South Africa Demarches U.S. Envoy for 3rd Time Over Trump-Backed Criticism
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 4
Summary
Pretoria summoned U.S. Ambassador L. Brent Bozell III again this past week, marking a third diplomatic rebuke in nine months over what it called “undiplomatic conduct.”
Bozell said the clash centers on three unresolved U.S. demands: condemning the “Kill the Boer” chant, easing race-based ownership rules, and addressing alleged discrimination and attacks affecting Afrikaners.
The dispute also threatens investment talks, with Bozell saying billions of U.S. dollars are ready for South African mining while telecom entrants such as Starlink are blocked by a 30% local-ownership requirement.
A South African foreign ministry official said both sides remain committed to resolving outstanding issues, but a U.S. State Department spokesperson said the ball is now in Pretoria’s court to define the relationship it wants.