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US ambassador to South Africa cites ignored US demands and geopolitical drift

10/4/2026

Brent Bozell III stated that the South African government has ignored three of five specific demands from the Trump administration, including a refusal to condemn the "Kill the Boer!

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Bozell described the relationship as deteriorating, noting that South Africa is moving closer to US adversaries such as Iran, Russia, and China.

The ambassador was responding to a third formal diplomatic rebuke, or demarche, issued by South Africa's Department of International Relations.

A senior official at the ministry confirmed to Fox News Digital that Bozell was summoned to explain his conduct, describing the incident as a record for the post.

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