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Simon's breaking news report for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV, live from the South African Embassy on Washington's Embassy Row. The anchor is Naledia Moleo. Courtesy #DStv405 #Rasool #US-SA #Ramaphosa #Trump #SouthAfrica #SAfrica #ANC 

Simon's live update on the situation engulfing South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, for Newzroom Afrika TV with Xoli Mngambi anchoring.  Courtesy: DStv405

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Simon's live, breaking news report for Newzroom Afrika in South Africa on the stunning news that the country's Ambassador to the United States has been declared persona non grata by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. #DStv405 #Trump #Rubio #G20 #US-SA

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.comLast week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing US aid to South Africa, saying that their new land ownership law – meant to address the legacy of apartheid – “blatantly discriminates against ethnic minority Afrikaners.” This came just days after Elon Musk railed against the law on Twitter, calling it “openly racist.”In this interview, South Africa's Ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool sits down with Mehdi to discuss the new law, as well as Trump and Musk's decision to “interfere” with South Africa's internal politics.“Even his [Musk's] own supporters back home are reeling under the impact of what has been occasioned,” Rasool tells Mehdi. “They know that there is no land confiscation. They know that 30 years later, this is the most benign land reform that has come in. They know that Afrikaners and whites own 70% of the land to this day and all the farms – mostly – in South Africa.”The ambassador also discussed the country's ICJ case against Israel, which the Trump administration cited as one of the reasons for freezing aid to South Africa.“The growing consensus in South Africa is that whatever we've experienced in South Africa is on steroids in Palestine,” Rasool tells Mehdi. “The template of apartheid has been completely magnified… That is the kind of DNA that we recognized as South Africans.”Rasool criticized Trump and Musk for meddling in other countries' politics, telling Mehdi that, “South Africa will not be falling into the temptation that President Trump and Mr. Musk have fallen into themselves, and that is to interfere in the internal politics of other countries, as was done with Britain and Germany and others.”Watch the full interview above to hear the two discuss South Africa's new coalition government, reports that South Africa may give Musk's companies a pass on the country's Black empowerment rules, and Rasool's response to Trump's plan to take over Gaza.Free subscribers can watch a 6-minute preview of the interview. To access the full interview, consider upgrading to a paid subscription.

Lester Kiewit speaks to Tony Leon, former leader of the Democratic Alliance- and also former South African Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay - on what we could expect from the next US Ambassador to South Africa.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Ambassador in the Netherlands, Advocate Vusimuzi Madonsela, says the delay in ending the illegal occupation of Palestine by Israel has resulted in the cycle of violence. Madonsela has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that the occupation has lasted for over 50 years in defiance of  international law. South Africa and at least 50 other countries and several international organisations are taking part in the public hearings in The Hague, as the UN General Assembly seeks an advisory opinion from the World Court on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories. Madonsela highlighted the importance of the occasion. 

As South Africa prepares for the 2024 national and provincial elections, there is widespread speculation about the ruling ANC's prospects for remaining in power. If the ANC fails to maintain its majority, there is speculation about which parties it might consider forming a coalition with. Former ANC Member of Parliament, South African Ambassador to Ireland, and current columnist and political analyst, Melanie Verwoerd, reveals that there is growing talk within the ANC about the possibility of seeking a coalition with the Democratic Alliance and the Inkatha Freedom Party. Verwoerd told BizNews the ANC National Executive is, despite the fear-mongering of the DA, not interested in a coalition with the Economic Freedom Fighters. Julius Malema, she says, “is the guy whose party storms onto the stage while the president is talking in parliament. They don't like that kind of chaos and disruption.” Verwoerd said coalitions after 2024 need not be formal, they could be formed to pass money bills. She also commented on a possible IFP Presidency which she said would be “chaos.” According to Verwoerd, South Africans remain remarkably loyal to the ANC, despite their anger. Many continue to vote for the ANC due to the lack of viable alternatives. She stated that if the ANC continues to win, it would serve as a strong indictment against opposition parties.

South Africa hosts the historic 15th Summit of BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It's the first BRICS summit to be hosted in person since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent global restrictions. The BRICS mechanism aims to promote peace, security, development, and cooperation. It also aims at contributing significantly to the development of humanity and establishing a more equitable and fair world. With a sharp focus being put on the expansion of BRICS as more than 20 countries have formally applied to join BRICS, Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Vusi Mavimbela, the South African Ambassador to Brazil, about Brazil's change of leadership and how it impacts Brazil's perspective and their engagements with BRICS, and many more issues surrounding BRICS.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a revered institution like Kennedy Center's Reach expansion campus? Today's episode pulls back the curtain, as we're joined by Jane Raleigh, a visionary who climbed the ranks from intern to director of dance programming at the Kennedy Center. She'll give us a backstage pass to the world of dance and her work with the Brown Ballerinas' Dream Big Intensive program. Jane reveals the art of collaboration and the relentless dedication needed to amplify local talents and empower community leaders.Whisking us into the realm of the young and talented, we're thrilled to have 13-year-old Dior Brown, the United States Ambassador of Brown Ballerinas. Dior shares how her passion for dance sparked dreams of performing on Broadway, and the transformative lessons she's learned about self-confidence, creativity, and thoughtful practice during her journey in the Kennedy Center's intensive program. But the dance floor extends beyond the United States. Paula Brown, founder and artistic director of the Paula Brown Performing Arts Center, takes us on an inspiring cultural journey between the United States and South Africa - a testament to the remarkable growth and empowerment dance can spark across continents.Our journey continues as we meet Hope Dimmons, the South African Ambassador for the Brown Ballerinas Dream. This 15-year-old dancer unveils her experiences, dreams, and challenges from her time at the Kennedy Center's Dream Big Intensive. Her stories of mastering attention to detail, regular practice, and her aspirations of pursuing theater underscore the truly international language of dance. This episode is a testament to the power of dance, the resilience it nurtures, and the unity it fosters across borders. Join us for an episode filled with passion, dreams, and the beauty of dance.Original music and audio production provided by Jarrett Nicolay at Mixtape Studios. www.mynewmixtape.com

Rodney Trudgeon's guest on People of Note this week is MELANIE VERWOERD, a former Member of Parliament, South African Ambassador to Ireland and Executive Director of UNICEF. Melanie is a political columnist and has written a number of books. Her latest book has the intriguing title “Never Waste A Good Hysterectomy” and I spoke to her about the book, her career and her famous surname.

Ebrahim Rasool is the former premier of the Western Cape and the former South African Ambassador to the United States. --- Guest Links ---- https://twitter.com/ambassadorasool WorldView is a media company that delivers in-depth conversations, debates, round-table discussions, and general entertainment. Most of our content will be focused on news and politics, centered on South Africa. But the rest will be chats with figures around the world and from all walks of life to create a package that will inevitably broaden your WorldView. ---- Links ----- https://twitter.com/Broadworldview https://web.facebook.com/BroadWorldView https://anchor.fm/broadworldview You can donate at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46136545 Music: https://www.bensound.com

Tony Leon is the longest-serving leader of the official opposition in parliament (1999-2007) and the former leader of the Democratic Alliance. He has served as the South African Ambassador to Argentina under the ANC government from 2009 to 2012. Tony is the author of five books including, "Future Tense: Reflections On My Troubled Land". ---- Guest Links ----- https://twitter.com/TonyLeonSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor http://tonyleon.com/ WorldView is a media company that delivers in-depth conversations, debates, round-table discussions, and general entertainment. Most of our content will be focused on news and politics, centered on South Africa. But the rest will be chats with figures around the world and from all walks of life to create a package that will inevitably broaden your WorldView. ---- Links ----- https://twitter.com/Broadworldview https://web.facebook.com/BroadWorldView https://anchor.fm/broadworldview You can donate at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=461365... Music: https://www.bensound.com

Ambassador and former premier Ebrahim Rasool has served as South African Ambassador to the United States from 2010 to 2015, as a Member of the National Assembly from 2009 to 2010, and as the 5th Premier of the Western Cape from 2004 to 2008. He is a member of the African National Congress and has held various leadership positions in the party. ---- Guest Links ----- https://twitter.com/ambassadorasool?lang=en WorldView is a media company that delivers in-depth conversations, debates, round-table discussions, and general entertainment. Most of our content will be focused on news and politics, centered on South Africa. But the rest will be chats with figures around the world and from all walks of life to create a package that will inevitably broaden your WorldView. ---- Links ----- https://twitter.com/Broadworldview https://web.facebook.com/BroadWorldView https://anchor.fm/broadworldview You can donate at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46136545&fan_landing=true Music: https://www.bensound.com​​​​​

Tony Leon is the longest-serving leader of the official opposition in parliament (1999-2007) and the former leader of the Democratic Alliance. He has served as the South African Ambassador to Argentina under the ANC government from 2009 to 2012. Tony is the author of five books including, "Future Tense: Reflections On My Troubled Land". ---- Guest Links ----- https://twitter.com/TonyLeonSA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor http://tonyleon.com/ WorldView is a media company that delivers in-depth conversations, debates, round-table discussions, and general entertainment. Most of our content will be focused on news and politics, centered on South Africa. But the rest will be chats with figures around the world and from all walks of life to create a package that will inevitably broaden your WorldView. ---- Links ----- https://twitter.com/Broadworldview https://web.facebook.com/BroadWorldView You can donate at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=46136545&fan_landing=true Music: https://www.bensound.com​​​

South African Ambassador to the Ukraine, Andre Groenewald remained in the capital city Kyiv when the first Russian attacks started. Groenewald has been updating the media back home about efforts to evacuate South Africans and spent most of his time in a bunker as the city endured shelling. He vowed not to leave until South Africans are safe, but with most now out of the country, Groenewald is leaving in a convoy of diplomats. He spoke to Linda van Tilburg while driving out of the country.

Clement Manyathela is joined by Russian journalist and International Relations commentator, Rustem Savronov, South African Ambassador to Ukraine, Andre Groenewald and Spokesperson to the Chairperson African Union Commission, Ebba Kalondo to look into the developments in Ukraine.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by Ebrahim Rasool, a South African politician and diplomat who served as the South African Ambassador to the United States from 2010 to 2015, as a Member of the National Assembly from 2009 to 2010, and as the 5th Premier of the Western Cape from 2004 to 2008. He is a member of the African National Congress and has held various leadership positions in the party. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to the Sun. Dec. 27, 2020 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our regular PANW report with dispatches on the prospects for broad circulation of the COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa; there is a Cyclone Chalane which has hit Madagascar and is moving towards the Mozambique Channel; South Africa has passed the one million mark for COVID-19 infections; and the West African state of Niger is holding national elections. In the second hour we listen to a briefing from the outgoing United Nations Security Council rotating president who is the South African Ambassador to the international body. Finally, we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. whose 92nd birthday will be celebrated in the United States on January 21. 

Tony Leon is the Executive Chairman of Resolve Communications (Pty) Ltd, a South African consultancy specialising in crisis communications, reputation management, government relations and advocacy. He is also a noted author, columnist and speaker. His recently published (May 2014) memoir “Opposite Mandela-Encounters with South Africa's Icon” has drawn critical acclaim. He was appointed by President Jacob Zuma as the South African Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in August 2009. Since returning from his three year post in Buenos Aires in September 2012, Tony Leon has been thinking, writing, speaking and about matters in South Africa and the world. He consults to businesses both locally and abroad and has a special interest in risk consulting on Africa and South America and on navigating the intricacies of the booming markets of South America.

Listen to the Mon. July 13, 2020 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. The program features our PANW report with dispatches on the recent death of South African Ambassador to Denmark Zenzi Mandela, the youngest daughter of African National Congress (ANC) leaders and former government officials President Nelson and "Mother of the Nation" Winnie Mandela; the World Health Organization (WHO) has briefed the international community from Geneva on the escalating COVID-19 pandemic; people in Mali have taken to the streets demanding the resignation of President Keita; and the struggle against racism in the United States has generated renewed repression by local and federal police agencies. In the second hour we will cover the responses to the passing of Ambassador Zenzi Mandela from struggle stalwarts and journalists. In addition, there is a report on the mass demonstrations in the West African state of Mali against the current president. Finally, we hear an extensive briefing from WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the continuing threat of the global pandemic.

PRETORIA — With the first results in, a couple of interesting trends are starting to emerge. Very few of the smaller parties are doing well, although one or two might get a seat in Parliament. Political Analyst and former South African Ambassador to Ireland Melanie Verwoerd says the ANC is performing well. - Linda van Tilburg

PRETORIA — With the first results in, a couple of interesting trends are starting to emerge. Very few of the smaller parties are doing well, although one or two might get a seat in Parliament. Political Analyst and former South African Ambassador to Ireland Melanie Verwoerd says the ANC is performing well. - Linda van Tilburg

South Africa, yesterday, today and tomorrow. Listen to a vibrant discussion between Ambassador Lindiwe Mabuza a poet who has served as the African National Congress’ Chief Representative to Sweden and the United States, as well as the South African Ambassador to Germany. She garnered international support for the liberation struggle, working for economic sanctions and cultural boycotts. And Mr. Magnus Walan, Senior Policy Advisor at Diakonia, with an extensive experience from South Africa. 

Amb. David Steward is a former South African Ambassador to the United Nations, and Chief of Staff to President F. W. De Dlerk. De Klerk was the last apartheid President of South Africa. He discusses the process which led to the end of the apartheid regime in South Africa in 1994.

International relations expert and former South African ambassador to Turkey Tom Wheeler has died. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to the Chief Executive of South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) Elizabeth Sidiropoulos, where ambassador Wheeler once worked

South Africa is to use it's position in the International Atomic Energy Agency to advance the continent's development agenda. That's according to Pretoria's ambassador to Vienna, Tebogo Seokolo. Seokolo was appointed earlier this month to chair the strategic multi-lateral body, which has the responsibility to ensure the safe, peaceful use of nuclear technology. It's the first time since 1959, that a South African ambassador will chair the agency's board. Senior political journalist Amos Phago reports.

Tony Leon is the Executive Chairman of Resolve Communications (Pty) Ltd, a South African consultancy specialising in strategic communication, reputational management and issues’ advocacy. He is also a noted author, columnist and speaker.For nearly twenty years Tony Leon has been a Member of Parliament in South Africa, and for thirteen years he led the Democratic Alliance and its predecessor. He is the longest serving Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, since the advent of democracy in April 1994. He led and grew his party from its marginal position on the brink of political extinction into the second largest political force in South Africa.A trained lawyer, Tony Leon actively participated in the critical constitutional negotiations which led to the birth of a democratic South Africa and served as a co-chairperson of the Constitutional Assembly’s Theme Committee on Fundamental Rights.He was appointed by President Jacob Zuma as the South African Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay in August 2009. Since returning from his three year post in Buenos Aires in September 2012, Tony Leon has been thinking, writing, speaking and about matters in South Africa and the world. He consults to businesses both locally and abroad and has a special interest in risk consulting on Africa and South America and on navigating the intricacies of the booming markets of South America.We discuss the current state of liberalism in South Africa, why Jacob Zuma is an incompetent executive and the incoherent nature of South African foreign policy.

Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) was one of the key speakers at the JAES lunch-time seminar on the future of Africa-EU relations organised by the European Commission. The aim of the the seminar was to discuss how Africa and Europe could collaborate more and better in multilateral forums. Other speakers included Connie Hedegaard, EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Mxolisi Nkosi, the South African Ambassador to the EU, Alex Vines, Research Director Chatham House and Jose Manuel de Morais Briosa e Gala, special Advisor to President Barroso on Africa. The debate was moderated by Geert Laporte of ECDPM. Find out more: http://www.ecdpm.org