Rasool 'gagged' over US expulsion row

Former ambassador said to have 'irritated' Presidency with defiant speech at airport on his return

30 March 2025 - 00:00

Former South African ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool is said to have been given a gagging order during a debriefing with minister of international relations & co-operation Ronald Lamola. ..

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