South Africa has summoned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for the third time since he began his posting nine months ago.
A senior official at South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed the latest diplomatic protest, known as a demarche, but did not publicly provide details of the specific conduct that prompted it.
Relations between Pretoria and Washington have faced several disagreements in recent months, including disputes over statements concerning South Africa’s domestic policies and the countries’ bilateral relationship.