# US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Bozell has accused minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, of insulting him, saying the South African government then wonders why relations are collapsing. Speaking to the Sunday Times, the minister said he was shocked by Bozell remarks that the time for talking was over, arguing that dialogue is the foundation of a diplomat’s role. Lamola said if Bozell is tired of talking, ‘he should get out of the kitchen’. He also accused the ambassador of undiplomatic conduct. This follows Bozell third demarche last week.
US Ambassador to SA Bozell accuses minister Lamola of insulting him