Forum for SA rejects Mcebisi Jonas’ appointment as special envoy to the US [SOUND]

# The Forum for South Africa has expressed disappointment with president Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of former deputy Finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the US. They believe this move signals Ramaphosa’s lack of interest in fixing the deteriorating relationship between the two countries. While respecting Jonas’ integrity, the forum’s Tebogo Mashilompane argues that the president should lead efforts to improve relations with the US himself: