Ebrahim Rasool, the South African ambassador expelled by the Trump administration, received a heartwarming welcome back home at Cape Town International Airport, where he expressed his dignity in facing the persona non grata declaration. His expulsion followed comments he made about the Maga movement linked to supremacist instincts. Despite harsh words from the US, Rasool emphasized the necessity of repairing U.S.-South African relations, countering accusations against his government, and clarified that he is not anti-American, seeking a balanced approach while returning to his homeland with pride.
The US president issued an executive order last month cutting all funding to South Africa, alleging its government is supporting the Palestinian militant group Hamas and Iran.
Rasool told supporters, "...then I will wear my persona non grata as a badge of dignity." He emphasized the importance of fixing South Africa’s relationship with the US.
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