South Africa calls in new US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks' - Reuters
South Africa calls in new US ambassador over 'undiplomatic remarks' Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"I'm sorry, I don't care what your courts say. It's hate speech."
— Leo Brent Bozell III , Activist
"Bozell's comments were viewed as undermining the country's judiciary and history."
— Ronald Lamola , Politician
"We have called in the Ambassador of the United States, Ambassador Bozell, to explain his undiplomatic remarks."
— Ronald Lamola , Politician
"It is a fundamental instrument designed to address the structural imbalances of South Africa’s unique history."
— Ronald Lamola , Politician
"Expropriation without compensation is a measure of last resort, subject to rigorous procedural safeguards."
— Ronald Lamola , Politician
"It affects all South Africans — black, white, coloured and Indian."
— Ronald Lamola , Politician
"the government found Bozell’s comments to be 'undiplomatic'"
— Ronald Lamola , Politician
"the government took 'a dim view' of Bozell’s remarks"
— Ronald Lamola , Politician
"expressed regret about his remarks"
— Leo Brent Bozell III , Activist
Key People
Brent Bozell is the United States ambassador to South Africa.
Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa.
Leo Brent Bozell III is a conservative activist and writer.
Ronald Lamola is South Africa's Foreign Minister.
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South Africa's government summoned the new U.S. ambassador to explain 'undiplomatic remarks' regarding South African policies and court decisions.
International relations and co-operation minister Ronald Lamola described recent public comments by U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III as 'undiplomatic'.
South Africa summoned U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III after his criticism of the country's policies, calling his remarks 'undiplomatic'.
U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III apologized after making 'undiplomatic' remarks on hate speech and the judiciary, as Dirco emphasized protocol and bilateral cooperation.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) summoned U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III after his comments labeling the 'Kill the Boer' chant as hate speech.
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