Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Mcebisi Jonas appointed SA’s special envoy to the United States

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy minister of finance Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the United States (US). Ramaphosa announced Jonas’ appointment as his special envoy to America in a statement on Monday morning, 14 April 2025. Jonas’ appointment comes as Pretoria continues to consider its options of a replacement for former South African ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, who was abruptly expelled from the US in March this year. Phemelo gets analysis on the latest developments from International Relations Expert, Ayesha Kajee.
14 Apr 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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