‘They chose terrorists’ – Trump ally declares war on SA foreign policy

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Washington – A US congressional committee has advanced legislation aimed at reassessing Washington’s relationship with South Africa, following claims that the African nation has aligned itself with America’s adversaries.

The bill, introduced by Republican Congressman Ronny Jackson, seeks to provide President Donald Trump with the authority to impose sanctions on South African government officials accused of corruption and of supporting regimes hostile to US interests, including China, Russia, and Iran.

“South Africa made its choice when they abandoned America and our allies and sided with communists and terrorists,” Jackson said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).

“Today, my bill to fully review America’s relationship with South Africa and give President Trump the tools necessary to hold their corrupt government accountable passed through committee. The days of allowing our so-called ‘allies’ to walk all over us are OVER!”

Jackson first tabled the bill in April, amid heightened scrutiny over Pretoria’s foreign policy decisions, including its perceived neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and growing ties with BRICS member states.

The legislation’s passage through committee marks a key step toward a potential House vote.

South Africa has not yet responded to the latest development.

However, the country has repeatedly defended its non-aligned stance in global affairs, asserting that it remains committed to peaceful diplomacy and multilateral cooperation.

South Africa has yet to appoint a permanent ambassador to the United States following the removal of Ebrahim Rasool earlier this year.

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