South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the United States.
The move comes in response to strained relations between the two countries, particularly following the return of Donald Trump to the US presidency. Jonas, who currently serves as the chairman of MTN Group, will be tasked with improving diplomatic, trade, and bilateral ties. The appointment follows the expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the US, signaling a need for high-level diplomatic engagement.
Ramaphosa emphasized Jonas’s role in advancing South Africa’s strategic interests in Washington.
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South African president names Jonas special envoy to US
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the United States. Jonas is currently independent non-executive chairman of telecommunications company MTN Group ,
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