South Africa appoints ex-deputy finance minister as special envoy to US

Investing.com -- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has named Mcebisi Jonas, former Deputy Finance Minister, as the special envoy to the United States.

Jonas has been tasked with the duty to enhance South Africa’s diplomatic, trade, and bilateral priorities. According to a statement verified by the presidency on Monday, Jonas will spearhead negotiations, cultivate strategic partnerships, and interact with U.S. government officials and private-sector leaders to champion the interests of South Africa.

This appointment follows an incident a month ago where Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was ousted by Washington due to remarks he made about U.S. policy.

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