South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 01:23 UTC
- Sources: BBC World News, BBC Sport
Roelf Meyer played a key role in ending white-minority rule in South Africa. He was named as the new ambassador to the US by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Meyer's appointment has been met with mixed reactions.
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