U.S.–South Africa Relations: Pretoria Demands U.S. Ambassador Apologize

South Africa’s foreign ministry has called on the U.S. ambassador to the country to apologize, alleging that he lied when he previously claimed that the South African military had transferred weapons to a Russian ship last year. Reports indicate that South Africa might even seek the expulsion of the ambassador, Reuben Brigety.

An investigative panel appointed by South Africa’s president reportedly delivered its findings last week, with the investigation determining Brigety’s claim that South Africa supplied Russia with weapons via the Lady R, a Russian vessel under U.S. sanctions, to be false, according to the South African press.

About the Author

Jimmy Quinn

Jimmy Quinn is the former national security correspondent for National Review.

Featured Tags

South Africa’s foreign ministry has called on the U.S. ambassador to the country to apologize, alleging that he lied when he previously claimed that the South African military had transferred weapons to a Russian ship last year. Reports indicate that South Africa might even seek the expulsion of the ambassador, Reuben Brigety.

An investigative panel appointed by South Africa’s president reportedly delivered its findings last week, with the investigation determining Brigety’s claim that South Africa supplied Russia with weapons via the Lady R, a Russian vessel under U.S. sanctions, to be false, according to the South African press.