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South Africa Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Ramaphosa Criticism

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 3:34 PM UTC · How we work

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South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation summoned U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for a third demarche.
The demarche protested Bozell’s media interviews that criticized the South Africa government.
Bozell accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of ignoring five U.S. demands, which South Africa rejected as interference.
The United States announced visa restrictions targeting South Africa officials earlier this month.
Bozell warned that further escalation could follow the visa restrictions.

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South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation summoned U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for a third demarche.
The demarche protested Bozell’s media interviews that criticized the South Africa government.
Bozell accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of ignoring five U.S. demands, which South Africa rejected as interference.
The United States announced visa restrictions targeting South Africa officials earlier this month.
Bozell warned that further escalation could follow the visa restrictions.