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South Africa's ruling party since the end of apartheid in 1994. - Governing party driving South Africa's pro-Palestinian policy
South Africa and Israel have expelled each other's top diplomats, leaving neither country with a senior representative in the other. On January 30, 2026, South Africa declared Israeli chargé d'affaires Ariel Seidman persona non grata for using embassy social media to insult President Cyril Ramaphosa. Hours later, Israel reciprocated by expelling South Africa's chargé d'affaires Shaun Byneveldt. Both were ordered to leave within 72 hours.
Updated Feb 1
South Africa's ruling party since the end of apartheid in 1994, historically committed to land redistribution. - Governing party supporting land reform
President Trump cut all US aid to South Africa on February 7, 2025—$440 million annually, most for HIV treatment—over a land law allowing seizure without compensation. He called it discrimination against white farmers. South Africa's President Ramaphosa shot back: "We will not be bullied." Within weeks, 8,000 health workers lost their jobs and 12 HIV clinics shut down.
Updated Jan 7
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