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South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US
South Africa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a former apartheid-era negotiator, as its new ambassador to the United States in an effort to repair strained diplomatic relations, which have been marked by false US accusations of 'white genocide' and tensions over South Africa's policies.
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South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US
Apr 15, 2026, 11:04 PM
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