South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
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Notable Quotes
"I can confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the US."
— Vincent Magwenya , Other
"Meyer is an ANC cadre whose history shows that he is someone who is willing to dramatically reposition himself to suit his own personal interests."
— Kallie Kriel , Activist
"Far from instilling confidence among Afrikaners, this choice risks deepening existing concerns within our community."
— Jaco Kleynhans , Activist
"I can confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mr Roelf Meyer as South Africa's Ambassador to the U.S."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
"I can confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the US."
— Vincent Magwenya , Other
"It is a politically savvy appointment."
— Fikile Mbalula , Politician
"It is politically tone deaf and a deliberate insult to our democratic struggle."
— Julius Malema , Politician
"Meyer is an ANC cadre whose history shows that he is someone who is willing to dramatically reposition himself to suit his own personal interests."
— Kallie Kriel , Activist
"Far from instilling confidence among Afrikaners, this choice risks deepening existing concerns within our community."
— Jaco Kleynhans , Activist
"I can confirm that President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the US."
— Vincent Magwenya , Other
"Meyer would represent South Africa very well."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
"Far from instilling confidence among Afrikaners, this choice risks deepening existing concerns within our community."
— Jaco Kleynhans , Activist
"I don't think somebody of my age should take on that responsibility at this stage quite frankly."
— Roelf Meyer , Politician
Key People
Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa.
Fikile Mbalula is a former South African Sports Minister who honored Tete's contributions to boxing.
Jaco Kleynhans is a spokesperson for the Solidarity Movement.
A South African politician and an influential figure in the country.
Kallie Kriel is the leader of AfriForum.
Mandela was the first President of South Africa, serving from 1994 to 1999.
Roelf Meyer is a South African politician and former member of the National Party.
Spokesperson for the South African Presidency.
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Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, a chief negotiator during the talks to end white minority rule in the 1990s, as South Africa's next ambassador to the United States.
Roelf Meyer, who played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa, has been appointed as the new ambassador to the US.
Roelf Meyer, who played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa, has been appointed as the new ambassador to the US.
Roelf Meyer, who helped negotiate the end of white minority rule in South Africa in the 1990s, has been appointed as the country's next ambassador to the United States.
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