"Roelf Meyer was a member of parliament from 1979 to 1997 and was minister of defense from 1991 to 1992 under the white minority government of former President F.W. De Klerk's National Party."
"He was later a chief negotiator in the talks that brought an end to apartheid and led to the election of Nelson Mandela as South Africa's first Black leader in 1994."
"The US has also granted Afrikaners who feel persecuted in South Africa a bespoke migration and asylum procedure."
"Meyer's predecessor Ebrahim Rasool was expelled in May last year after criticizing the Trump administration and its handling of South Africa."
Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Roelf Meyer as South Africa's ambassador to the United States after a year-long vacancy. Meyer, a veteran politician, served in parliament and was a key negotiator in ending apartheid. He held various ministerial roles, including defense and constitutional development. Tensions between the US and South Africa have escalated, particularly during Donald Trump's presidency, which included criticism of the ANC-led government and the cessation of financial aid. Meyer's predecessor was expelled after criticizing the Trump administration.
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