The development comes amid slumped ties since Donald Trump cut US financial aid to South Africa, citing disapproval of its land policy and its genocide case against Washington's ally Israel at the International Court of Justice.

The United States expelled South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, after Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused him of being hostile to both America and President TrumpThis action followed growing tensions over South Africa’s land reform policies and its genocide case against IsraelReacting,

The US expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, over his remarks on Trump and anti-Israel stance, deepening tensions. The move follows aid cuts and worsening diplomatic ties between the two nations.