America kicks out South Africa’s ambassador, declaring him unwelcome and PERSONA NON GRATA.
His alleged crime is criticising the Trump administration, so much for free speech.
You are free before you speak, but your freedom is not guaranteed after you speak.
Imagine being an ambassador whose country is under attack by Trump and his goons based on lies and cheap propaganda, but when you set the record straight, then you are kicked out.
The fact that Secretary of State Marco Rubio made this announcement via social media, citing a Breitbart article, adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
The use of such platforms for important diplomatic decisions is unconventional and could potentially lead to further tensions and misunderstandings.
South African President Ramaphosa's response to this development will be crucial in determining how relations between the two countries will proceed.
In a world where open dialogue and diplomacy are vital for maintaining peace and cooperation, it is essential that countries respect the rights of ambassadors to express their views and work towards resolving conflicts through constructive communication.
South Africa has so far behaved as the adult in the room by not spewing poison in response to the lies from Washington and the White House.
It is evidently clear that Trump’s America has now declared South Africa an enemy state without saying it outright.
It is weird that America has chosen to fight the only genuine democracy in Africa.
It simply makes no sense, and this will energise African kleptocrats to soldier on—there is no incentive to be democratic.