MyZA

News, Directory, Events and Other Stuff

You are here: Home / News / DIRCO’s Expulsion of Israeli Diplomat Yet Another Unilateral Step Harming South Africa’s Interests

DIRCO’s Expulsion of Israeli Diplomat Yet Another Unilateral Step Harming South Africa’s Interests

The decision by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to order Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave the country within 72 hours is further proof of the ANC’s unilateral and detrimental conduct, which is not serving South Africa’s best interests. The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is stunned by the decision to declare Mr […]

The post DIRCO’s expulsion of Israeli diplomat yet another unilateral step harming South Africa’s interests appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.

The decision by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to order Israel’s chargé d’affaires to leave the country within 72 hours is further proof of the ANC’s unilateral and detrimental conduct, which is not serving South Africa’s best interests.

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is stunned by the decision to declare Mr Ariel Seidman of the Israeli embassy persona non grata.

According to DIRCO, its decision was prompted by “a series of unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice which pose a direct challenge to South Africa’s sovereignty”.

DIRCO accuses Mr Seidman of “the repeated use of official Israeli social media platforms to launch insulting attacks” on President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as a “deliberate failure” to report visits by senior Israeli officials.

Given the fragile relations between South Africa and the United States (US), DIRCO’s action against Israel – the US’s major ally – is wilful and provocative.

This step continues the pattern of purely unilateral ANC-motivated conduct, with no effort to inform or consult the other partners in the Government of National Unity (GNU).

The Freedom Front Plus believes the step against Mr Seidman is most likely an act of retaliation for the earlier expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Mr Ebrahim Rasool.

The aforementioned allegation concerning senior diplomatic visits lacks substance, as the individuals concerned visited South Africa in their personal capacity.

Taking such a drastic step while decisions regarding AGOA are still to be finalised is downright unwise. It jeopardises economic ties, jobs and investment at a critical time for the country.

The ANC does not have sole discretion in the GNU regarding South Africa’s foreign policy.

The Freedom Front Plus reiterates its call for urgent consultation and a balanced policy approach that is pragmatic, fact-based and in the best interests of all South Africans.

The party will keep taking steps to engage President Ramaphosa on this matter.

FF+ Manifesto on Federalism: The party advocates for a federal system of government to decentralize power.

Read More at the Source

Category: Tag: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

If you feel strongly about this article then feel free to send MyZA a ‘Letter to the Editor’ using the submission form below:

Letter to the Editor

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
If this is in response to an article please include that article title here or as the lead in for the first paragraph of your Letter below.

Separate tags with commas

Localise your letter by naming the city your words are about. Add relevant words describing your subject. Single comma separated words of no more than 5
Your Name(Required)
Your Name will be linked to the website below.
Your personal, business or social media web site
Choose NO to not set up a user account on MyZA. User Accounts will allow you to submit letters under your own Author Name

3 Latest Letters to the Editor:

  • Older Persons Grants Land Today — No Need to Queue at Dawn

    Dear Editor, Older Persons grants are paid today, 30 October, under SASSA’s revised November payment schedule — with disability grants on Monday 2 November, children’s grants on Tuesday 3 November, and grants under review on Thursday 5 November. Two things every beneficiary should know. First, grant money does not expire on payment day. It stays…

  • November Grants Pay Early – No Need to Queue at Dawn

    Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. November grants pay earlier than usual. Older Persons grants are paid on Friday 30 October, Disability grants on 2 November, and Child Support and other grants on 3 November. Grants still under review are paid on 5 November. The money…

  • NSFAS 2027 applications close on 31 October — SASSA households, apply now

    Dear Editor, I run SAGrant (sagrant.co.za), a free resource helping South Africans navigate SASSA grants. NSFAS applications for the 2027 academic year close on Friday 31 October 2026, and no extension is expected. If your household receives a SASSA grant, your child already passes the NSFAS financial eligibility test — but they still have to…

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Fun South African Fact: The South African Rovos Rail is considered the most luxurious train in the world.

  2. Olympic sailing competition just finished. France got the gold, South Africa got the silver, and … Somalia got the boat.