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"I have no information of that nature whatsoever."

"it seemed Zuma was running a parallel foreign policy"

"Bozell's comments were viewed as undermining the country's judiciary and history."

"We have called in the Ambassador of the United States, Ambassador Bozell, to explain his undiplomatic remarks."

"It is a fundamental instrument designed to address the structural imbalances of South Africa’s unique history."

"Expropriation without compensation is a measure of last resort, subject to rigorous procedural safeguards."

"It affects all South Africans — black, white, coloured and Indian."

"the government found Bozell’s comments to be 'undiplomatic'"

"the government took 'a dim view' of Bozell’s remarks"

"South African companies maintain a significant investment in the United States."

"While South Africa welcomes active public diplomacy and the strengthening of bilateral ties, we emphasize that such engagements must remain consistent with established diplomatic etiquette and international protocols."

"We have called in the ambassador of the United States, Ambassador Bozell, to explain his undiplomatic remarks."

"Broad-based Black economic empowerment is not reverse racism, as regrettably insinuated by the ambassador."

"provide full details on the upcoming trip for an informed assessment of the appropriate level of support required and any associated reputational, political, diplomatic or security risks"