Ebrahim Rasool returned to South Africa after being expelled from the US, receiving a warm welcome from supporters. He characterized his expulsion as a badge of dignity, emphasizing that it was not a choice to leave but that he harbors no regrets. Rasool highlighted the importance of repairing South Africa's relationship with the US amid tensions exacerbated by President Trump's administration, which accused South Africa of supporting anti-American policies. He affirmed that they do not seek to sever ties with the US, stressing the significance of maintaining mutual interests.
A declaration of persona non grata is meant to humiliate you, Rasool told supporters as he addressed them with a megaphone. But when you return to crowds like this, and with warmth like this, then I will wear my persona non grata as a badge of dignity.
It was not our choice to come home, but we come home with no regrets. We are not here to call on you to throw away our interests with the United States.
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