US Relations

South Africa’s Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola on Wednesday labeled the United States refugee program for white Afrikaners as “apartheid 2.0.” Speaking at a press briefing, Lamola condemned Washington’s preferential treatment of the minority community for resettlement despite no evidence of persecution. “The refugee programme is preferential treatment of Afrikaners in South Africa to enter the […]

Former South African President Jacob Zuma has sharply criticised his successor President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent visit to the White House, arguing that the country should not seek American assistance to resolve domestic challenges. Zuma, addressing supporters of his MK Party in KwaMaphumulo over the weekend, condemned the diplomatic mission as misguided. The remarks highlight deepening […]