SA Presidency Reacts to ‘Unfortunate Removal’ of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the US

Pretoria – The Presidency has acknowledged the unfortunate expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool.

In a brief statement released early on Saturday, (15 March 2025), the Presidency urged “all relevant and concerned parties to uphold the established diplomatic decorum in their interactions regarding this matter.”

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Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson for President Cyril Ramaphosa, stated: “South Africa is steadfast in its commitment to fostering a mutually advantageous relationship with the United States of America.”