South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador | Donald Trump News
South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era negotiator, as its new ambassador to the United States. Meyer's appointment comes after US President Donald Trump expelled the previous ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, in 2025 for his criticism of the "Make America Great Again" movement. The move is seen as an attempt by Pretoria to improve relations with Washington following a turbulent year. Meyer has extensive experience negotiating and working under pressure, having played a key role in ending apartheid in South Africa during the 1990s.
15 APR 2026
— BBC
President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's new ambassador to the US, following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool.
— The Guardian
South Africa appointed Roelf Meyer as its new ambassador to the US, aiming to improve strained diplomatic relations with the country.
16 APR 2026
— Al Jazeera
President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's new ambassador to the United States.
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