South Africa's ANC Leaders Reject US Diplomat Bozell, Accuse Trump of Bullying

Nomvula Mokonyane, ANC deputy secretary-general, and Fikile Mbalula, ANC secretary-general, publicly criticized US ambassador-designate Leo Brent Bozell III for perceived interference and disrespect toward South Africa's sovereignty. This reflects rising diplomatic tensions between South Africa's ruling party and the US, tied to concerns over sovereignty and policy influence. Going forward, the ANC's firm stance signals potential strain in US-South Africa relations pending official diplomatic engagements and policy discussions.