{"id":2423243,"date":"2025-04-14T10:37:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-africa-replaces-ambassador-with-deputy-finance-minister\/"},"modified":"2025-04-14T10:38:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T14:38:11","slug":"south-africa-replaces-ambassador-with-deputy-finance-minister","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/south-africa-replaces-ambassador-with-deputy-finance-minister\/","title":{"rendered":"South Africa replaces ambassador with deputy finance minister"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsouth-africa-replaces-ambassador-with-deputy-finance-minister%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2423243&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>South Africa has appointed Mcebisi Jonas, a former <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-german-government-taps-lockdown-loving-lawmaker-as-new-health-minister\/\" title=\"New German Government Taps Lockdown Loving Lawmaker as New Health Minister\">deputy finance minister<\/a>, as it&#8217;s new special envoy to the United States, following the expulsion of the previous ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool. Rasool was declared &#8220;persona non grata&#8221; by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-cuomo-threatens-n-y-lawmaker-over-nursing-home-criticism\/\" title=\"Gov. Cuomo threatens N.Y. lawmaker over nursing home criticism\">making critical remarks<\/a> about former President Donald Trump, linking his policies to white supremacy. This expulsion marks a meaningful diplomatic action, as it is rare for such high-ranking diplomats to be removed. <\/p>\n<p>Jonas&#8217;s responsibilities include fostering diplomatic and trade relationships between South Africa and the U.S. and he will also maintain his position as chairman of the MTN Group, the largest mobile network operator in Africa, during his tenure. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of rebuilding U.S.-South Africa relations based on mutual respect and acknowledgment of sovereignty.<\/p>\n<p>Tensions have escalated between the two nations due in part to differing stances on the Israel-Palestine conflict and issues surrounding property rights for white farmers in South Africa.Jonas\u2019s appointment seeks to address South Africa\u2019s international relationships amid these challenges.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">South Africa replaces expelled ambassador with former deputy finance minister<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2089266\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3359136\/trump-nominates-media-watchdog-founder-leo-brent-bozell-iii-ambassador-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"South Africa\">South Africa<\/a> announced it will replace former ambassador to the United States <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3349151\/south-africa-ambassador-no-longer-welcome-in-us-after-bashing-trump-for-white-victimhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"South Africa\">Ebrahim Rasool<\/a> with a special envoy, Mcebisi Jonas, who has a background as deputy finance minister.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of State&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3349151\/south-africa-ambassador-no-longer-welcome-in-us-after-bashing-trump-for-white-victimhood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marco Rubio expelled<\/a>&nbsp;Rasool weeks ago and gave him &ldquo;persona non grata&rdquo; status. It is a rare occurrence in U.S. history to expel such a high-ranking diplomat. <\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3379164\/mike-rogers-michigan-senate-race-again\/\">Mike Rogers jumps into Michigan Senate race again after narrow loss to Slotkin<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3379169\/new-york-helicopter-tours-shuts-down-hudson-river-crash\/\">New York Helicopter Tours shuts down after Hudson River crash killed six<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/in_focus\/3378615\/media-libel-protection-last-trump-scrutiny\/\">Will the media&rsquo;s libel protection last in the age of Trump?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Jonas was previously an investment special envoy in 2018 and now is the non-executive chairman of the MTN Group, the largest mobile network operator in Africa. Jonas will keep his chairmanship throughout his term as special envoy. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa did not publicize an end date for the envoy&rsquo;s term.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;In this capacity, Mr. Jonas is entrusted with the responsibility to advance South Africa&rsquo;s diplomatic, trade and bilateral priorities. He will lead negotiations, foster strategic partnerships and engage with U.S. government officials and private-sector leaders to promote our nation&rsquo;s interests,&rdquo; Ramaphosa said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepresidency.gov.za\/statement-president-cyril-ramaphosa-appointment-his-special-envoy-united-states-america\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"statement\">statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;For decades, South Africa and the United States of America have maintained a historical and strategic relationship. In the interest of our country, our region and the rest of our continent, I remain committed to rebuilding and maintaining this relationship for more decades on the basis of mutual respect, recognition of each other&rsquo;s sovereignty and benefit for our respective peoples,&rdquo; Ramaphosa said.<\/p>\n<p>The country has not nominated a replacement ambassador since Rasool&rsquo;s online lecture to a South African think tank. During his comments, he criticized President Donald Trump and suggested the president&rsquo;s &ldquo;disrespect&rdquo; for the &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">current hegemonic order&#038;rdquo<\/a>;&nbsp;comes from white supremacy.<\/p>\n<p>Tensions between the U.S. and South Africa have come to a head as the countries took sides in the conflict between Hamas and Israel. South Africa was behind the International Court of Justice case against Israel over the alleged genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p>Since taking office, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/3314868\/trump-executive-order-sanction-south-africa-treatment-afrikaners-offers-refuge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump publicly condemned South Africa&rsquo;s Expropriation Act<\/a>, which allows the confiscation of private property without reimbursement. The legislation allegedly targets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3340621\/trump-citizenship-south-african-farmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">white South African farmers<\/a>.&nbsp;Already, the population has been subjected to murders&nbsp;as recently as 2020, which sparked riots and accusations that the murders were evidence of an attempted genocide. The murder of Brendin Horner in October of that year ended in the two suspects being acquitted due to a lack of evidence.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3350907\/south-africa-ambassador-ordered-to-leave\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>SOUTH AFRICAN AMBASSADOR ORDERED TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, neighboring Zimbabwe began <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3378481\/zimbabwe-compensating-white-farmers-land-seizures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"compensating\">compensating<\/a> its own white farmers who had their lands often violently seized from them last week. The country has paid $3.1 million so far, representing 1% of the total payout agreement of $311 million.<\/p>\n<p>After Rasool left the U.S., the U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, announced she was stepping down after three years in the role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2089266\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2089266\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Africa names Mcebisi Jonas as new envoy after Rasool&#8217;s expulsion<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2423244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/191ee944a8ba7196a86ff5ea5f42c974-1024x683.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[11079,53406,5045,4133,45252],"class_list":["post-2423243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-ambassador","tag-deputy-finance-minister","tag-government","tag-news","tag-south-africa"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/191ee944a8ba7196a86ff5ea5f42c974-1024x683.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2423243"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2423247,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2423243\/revisions\/2423247"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2423244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2423243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2423243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2423243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}