South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to send envoys abroad to explain the country’s foreign policy and domestic legislation has been met with approval from the African National Congress (ANC).
Ndumiseni Ntuli, the ANC’s chief whip in Parliament, welcomed the move, stating the importance of global engagement to mitigate misunderstandings and safeguard South Africa’s international relations.
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Ramaphosa announced his State of the Nation Address (SONA), just hours before U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an executive order against South Africa, reportedly linked to the country’s Expropriation Act. The announcement has sparked anticipation about the selection of these envoys, with an update expected soon.
Envoys to Address Misconceptions on Expropriation Act
The new envoys will play a crucial role in explaining South Africa’s policies, particularly the Expropriation Act, which has attracted international attention.
With foreign aid at risk and concerns surrounding potential impacts on foreign direct investment, these envoys will work to clarify South Africa’s legislative intentions.
Their mission is to dispel any misconceptions and reassure international partners that the country’s laws are aimed at addressing the historical injustices of apartheid and colonialism.
In his previous tenure, Ramaphosa appointed envoys in 2018 to promote South Africa as a prime investment destination amid an economy struggling to recover from the damage of state capture.
This new diplomatic initiative is seen as part of ongoing efforts to foster stronger international ties and protect South Africa’s economic interests.
Ntuli Criticizes U.S. Aid Freeze and Advocates for Dialogue
On the sidelines of a parliamentary lekgotla, Ntuli expressed his disappointment with the U.S. decision to freeze healthcare aid to South Africa without prior consultation.
He described the move as a break from standard international diplomatic practices, where agreements are typically negotiated with respect and open communication.
Ntuli emphasized the importance of South Africa’s envoys in ensuring that the world understands the country’s commitment to correcting past wrongs through its laws, rather than excluding any population groups.
He stressed that the focus should be on healing the societal divisions caused by apartheid, rather than on punitive measures that could harm the country’s diplomatic and economic standing.
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