Roelf Meyer: South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era politician, as his new ambassador to the US. Meyer played a key role in negotiating the end of apartheid and later served as constitutional affairs minister during the last apartheid government. This appointment comes after the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool last year due to strained relations with the US under President Donald Trump.
15 APR 2026
· THIS STORY — 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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