US 'open to constructive engagement' with SA after months of diplomatic strain

US 'open to constructive engagement' with SA after months of diplomatic strain

After months of diplomatic strain, the United States (US) seems to be signalling a thaw with Pretoria, following the Donald Trump administration’s statement that it remains open to “constructive engagement” where the two countries’ interests align. South Africa celebrated Freedom Day on Monday, marking the 32nd anniversary of its first democratic elections, held on 27 April 1994. Diplomacy With tensions between the US and South Africa at an all-…