Editor’s Note: This article has been updated after publication to clarify the wording around the diplomatic demarche.
PRETORIA – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has moved to demarche the United States ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, over what it described as “undiplomatic remarks”.
The remarks include comments he made about South Africa’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies as well as the Expropriation Act.
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International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola said the ambassador’s role is to support constructive relations between the United States and South Africa.
DIRCO says…
Xhosa and Zulu: The Xhosa and Zulu are among the largest ethnic groups in
South Africa, each with rich cultural traditions and languages.
Cultural Practices: Indigenous peoples in South Africa maintain various cultural practices, including traditional music, dance, and ceremonies
that reflect their heritage.
Mindless Bobcat
Roses are red
Violets are glorious
Never try to surprise
Oscar pistorious
Koi Diva
Fun South African Fact: South Africa is now the only country in the world to have hosted the Soccer, Cricket and Rugby World Cup!