ANC welcomes Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as vital step for SA-US relations

Mcebisi Jonas can withstand Trump tensions and possible cold reception in US - here's why

Solomon says the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the US is strategic given the turbulent relations between Washington and Pretoria.

ANC welcomes Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as vital step for SA-US relations

Mcebisi Jonas Tasked with Repairing U.S.-South Africa Ties as Special Envoy

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States, a high-stakes diplomatic role intended to restore strained relations between Pretoria and Washington. Jonas, a respected anti-corruption figure and current MTN Group chairperson, has been tasked with a multifaceted diplomatic mission that includes rebuilding trust with the U.S. government, boosting bilateral …

AfriForum and Solidarity criticise Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Mcebisi Jonas, SA annoyed

AfriForum and Solidarity have criticised the decision to appoint Mcebisi Jonas as the special envoy to the US, but South Africans don't care what they have to say.

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA TAPS JONAS TO LEAD U.S. DIPLOMATIC ENGAGEMENT

Mon 14 April 2025: Former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas has pledged to promote a stable, constructive relationship between South Africa and the United States. He will serve as the official representative of the President and the South African government. President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed Jonas’s appointment as his Special Envoy, stating that he has been […]

‘Racist homophobe’ comment haunts Jonas in new US role

By Zukile Majova Mcebisi Jonas will lead tough talks with US leaders while facing backlash over past Trump remarks. South Africa’s trade, diplomacy and aid depend on how well Jonas can fix strained US ties. A stormy path lies ahead for former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as he takes on the role of South Africa’s special envoy to the United States. President Cyril Ramaphosa has tasked Jonas with fixing the country’s strained ties with …