South African president appoints new ambassador to the United States

According to a report by the South African Broadcasting Corporation on the 14th, South African President Ramaphosa has appointed Rolf Meyer as the new ambassador to the United States. The 78-year-old Meyer will replace the South African ambassador, Rassool, who was expelled by the United States in March last year for criticizing President Trump for "leading a global white supremacist movement." South African presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed to the media that Meyer has been appointed as South Africa's ambassador to the United States and will take up the position after completing the necessary procedures. According to the South African Broadcasting Corporation, the Ramaphosa government is seeking to improve relations with the United States.