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Ramaphosa Appoints Jonas to Mend U.S. Relations

4/15/2025

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In a bold move, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has named former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to the U.S. This appointment comes during a time of rising tensions, with Jonas, who once labeled Trump a "racist," now tasked with rebuilding diplomatic and trade ties after the controversial expulsion of ambassador Ebrahim Rasool.

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In a bold move, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has named former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to the U.S. This appointment comes during a time of rising tensions, with Jonas, who once labeled Trump a "racist," now tasked with rebuilding diplomatic and trade ties after the controversial expulsion of ambassador Ebrahim Rasool.