# The DA says president Cyril Ramaphosa was aware months ago that former deputy Finance minister Mcebisi Jonas was denied a diplomatic visa by the US and that his credentials were rejected in May. Despite this, Jonas remained the official envoy, leaving South Africa without proper representation in Washington, DC. The DA’s Emma Louise Powell calls for the urgent appointment of a credible new envoy to mend strained relations as looming US tariffs pose a serious threat to exports:
DA says US denied diplomatic visa to Mcebisi Jonas in May [SOUND]
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