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Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new ambassador to the US?

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BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishYesterday1 min read

Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new ambassador to the US?

The appointment of Roelf Meyer is significant for improving diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States after a period of tension.

Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's new ambassador to the US
Meyer replaces Ebrahim Rasool, expelled in March 2022
South Africa has lacked diplomatic representation in Washington since then

South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US

Politics

BreakingThe Guardian WorldApr 151 min read

South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US

The appointment of Roelf Meyer signifies a potential shift in diplomatic relations between South Africa and the US amid ongoing tensions.

Roelf Meyer appointed as ambassador to the US
Meyer is a former apartheid-era negotiator
He replaces Ebrahim Rasool, expelled in March 2025

Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

World

FeatureThe Guardian WorldApr 151 min read

Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

The ongoing search for justice by the families of the Cradock Four highlights the unresolved issues of apartheid-era violence and accountability.

The Cradock Four were anti-apartheid activists murdered in 1985.
They were killed by security police after being pulled over.
Their deaths symbolize the violence of apartheid.

South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishApr 151 min read

South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador

This appointment could signal a shift in South Africa's diplomatic strategy and its relationship with the United States.

Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's US ambassador
Meyer was a key negotiator in ending apartheid
South Africa lacked diplomatic representation since March 2025

Latest coverage

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishYesterday1 min read

Who is Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new ambassador to the US?

The appointment of Roelf Meyer is significant for improving diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States after a period of tension.

Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's new ambassador to the US
Meyer replaces Ebrahim Rasool, expelled in March 2022
South Africa has lacked diplomatic representation in Washington since then

Politics

BreakingThe Guardian WorldApr 151 min read

South Africa names apartheid-era negotiator as ambassador to US

The appointment of Roelf Meyer signifies a potential shift in diplomatic relations between South Africa and the US amid ongoing tensions.

Roelf Meyer appointed as ambassador to the US
Meyer is a former apartheid-era negotiator
He replaces Ebrahim Rasool, expelled in March 2025

World

FeatureThe Guardian WorldApr 151 min read

Justice denied: why families of apartheid victims are still searching for answers

The ongoing search for justice by the families of the Cradock Four highlights the unresolved issues of apartheid-era violence and accountability.

The Cradock Four were anti-apartheid activists murdered in 1985.
They were killed by security police after being pulled over.
Their deaths symbolize the violence of apartheid.

Politics

BreakingAl Jazeera EnglishApr 151 min read

South Africa appoints former apartheid-era negotiator as US ambassador

This appointment could signal a shift in South Africa's diplomatic strategy and its relationship with the United States.

Roelf Meyer appointed as South Africa's US ambassador
Meyer was a key negotiator in ending apartheid
South Africa lacked diplomatic representation since March 2025