South Africa's former ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool met with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation yesterday, following his abrupt expulsion from the US. Rasool's diplomatic status was revoked after he linked former US President Donald Trump to white supremacy during a webinar. The Department has confirmed the meeting, but details remain scarce, with a formal report set to be submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa now faces the critical task of appointing South Africa's next ambassador to Washington. But who will or who should take the helm? To answer this and more Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Oscar van Heerden, Senior Researcher Fellow for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg

<p>South Africa's former ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool met with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation yesterday, following his abrupt expulsion from the US. Rasool's diplomatic status was revoked after he linked former US President Donald Trump to white supremacy during a webinar. The Department has confirmed the meeting, but details remain scarce, with a formal report set to be submitted to President Cyril Ramaphosa. President Cyril Ramaphosa now faces the critical task of appointing South Africa's next ambassador to Washington. But who will or who should take the helm? To answer this and more Elvis Presslin spoke to Dr. Oscar van Heerden, Senior Researcher Fellow for African Diplomacy and Leadership at the University of Johannesburg</p>

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<p>A weekly news and current affairs show presented by Elvis Presslin on SAfm 104 to 107 from 5:00 to 6:00 am.</p>