South Africa’s new ambassador to the United States, Roelf Meyer, is drawing on decades of political experience to repair strained relations between Washington and Pretoria. His priorities include strengthening trade and investment, addressing disputes over land expropriation and Black Economic Empowerment, and keeping dialogue open on global conflicts.
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Eleven new ambassadors recently won accreditation to represent their countries in the United States—but any casual observer would be hard-pressed to find a more controversial group of diplomats based on a quick online search of their past public and private comments.
Hospice of the Chesapeake and Saks Fifth Avenue in Chevy Chase hosted a fashion show commemorate World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, and raised $230,000 to support the organization’s local care centers, and for Brits-Hartbeespoort Hospice in South Africa.
Rwanda marks 28 years of ethnic peace; Taiwan exhibit opens at Twin Oaks; Embassy of the Republic of South Africa celebrates National Women’s Day.
The ongoing pandemic has defined Nomaindiya Cathleen Mfeketo’s nearly two years as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, literally from day one.
