# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government will send a new envoy to Washington following the expulsion of ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the US. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Rasool of being a race-baiting politician who hates America, declaring him unwelcome in the US. Ramaphosa told the media he is awaiting a full report from Rasool and assures that diplomatic engagements with the US are ongoing:
Ramaphosa acknowledges US displeasure over Rasool’s remarks, vows diplomatic engagement [SOUND]
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