South Africa’s New Ambassador Meyer Presents Credentials to President Trump

Seasoned political negotiator Roelf Meyer formally presented his credentials to President Donald Trump on Thursday, stepping in as South Africa’s new ambassador to the US at a moment when political relations between the two countries remain frosty.

By Newsroom On May 22, 2026

South Africa Appoints Veteran Negotiator Roelf Meyer as U.S. Envoy

Southern-Africa Newsroom May 22, 2026 1 min read

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