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Trump Envoy Says Ramaphosa Refuses To Condemn Kill the Boer Chant as US Diplomatic Rift Deepens
What happened
US Ambassador L Brent Bozell accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of failing to condemn the 'Kill the Boer' chant, citing it as hate speech despite South African court rulings finding it not to be. The US ambassador also expressed concerns over South Africa's policies, including alleged discrimination and expropriation without compensation. South Africa's foreign ministry summoned Bozell for a third time over his "undiplomatic conduct".
Why it matters
The diplomatic rift between the US and South Africa matters as it reflects broader US concerns about South Africa's policies and foreign alignments, potentially impacting investment and cooperation between the two countries.
Key facts
- The 'Kill the Boer' chant was found not to constitute hate speech in South African court rulings
- South Africa's 2018 Mining Charter includes a 30% black economic empowerment shareholding requirement
- South Africa's telecommunications rules require at least 30% ownership by historically disadvantaged groups
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