South Africa summons US ambassador over undiplomatic comments

South Africa’s government has summoned U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III to address his recent “undiplomatic remarks,” highlighting growing tensions between Pretoria and Washington. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola criticized Bozell’s comments regarding hate speech and South Africa’s post-apartheid policies, asserting that they mischaracterize the country’s efforts to address historical inequities. The U.S. administration has faced backlash for its treatment of white Afrikaners and for imposing tariffs on South Africa, while South African officials reject claims of targeted violence against this group.

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