# A Political Sciences professor at UNISA, Dirk Kotzé, has emphasized that South Africa’s next ambassador to the US should be a career diplomat, not a political appointee. This follows the return of former US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool after he was forced to leave the country. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, Kotzé argued that a seasoned diplomat would better navigate the complexities of international relations, ensuring South Africa’s interests are effectively represented:
UNISA professor calls for career diplomat as next US ambassador [SOUND]
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