The U.S. Kicked Out South Africa’s Ambassador—Here’s What’s Really Going On
The United States just expelled South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, and if you think this is just about some “offensive remarks,” you’re missing the bigger picture. This is about power, control, and the U.S. flexing its muscle when a country doesn’t fall in line. Let’s break it down.
Why Rasool Got the Boot
The official reason? Rasool dared to call out Donald Trump for playing the white victimhood card and fueling racist fears in America. He pointed out that many white Americans are panicking over losing their majority status, and this triggered the U.S. government. That’s it. That’s the reason.
Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, lost it and labeled Rasool a “race-baiting politician” who hates America. So, instead of debating facts, the U.S. just threw him out. The message? Don’t criticize their system, even if you’re right.
The Land Issue: The U.S. Can’t Handle South Africa Taking Control of Its Own Resources
The real tension between these two countries runs deeper. South Africa recently passed a law allowing land expropriation to fix its racist history of land ownership, where white farmers still control massive portions of the country’s best land. The U.S. doesn’t like this one bit.
Trump and his crowd have been pushing the false narrative that white farmers are being targeted and that this is “reverse racism.” That’s a lie. The U.S. isn’t against land reform—it’s against any policy that stops rich white people (including their corporate buddies) from owning everything.
And now? The U.S. is “reviewing” its aid to South Africa. Translation: Play by our rules, or we’ll make your economy suffer.
Israel, Palestine, and the ICJ Case: The U.S. Punishes Those Who Challenge Its Friends
Another reason the U.S. is pissed? South Africa is calling out Israel for its war crimes. South Africa took Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over its attacks on Gaza, accusing them of genocide.
The U.S. backs Israel unconditionally, no matter how many civilians they bomb. So when South Africa stood up and demanded accountability, the U.S. saw it as betrayal. Throwing out Rasool is just one way of punishing South Africa for daring to stand up to its allies.
The Yemen Conflict: America’s Hypocrisy in Full Display
Let’s talk about hypocrisy. While the U.S. is cutting aid to South Africa over land reform and throwing a tantrum over an ambassador’s comments, it’s literally bombing Yemen right now.
The U.S. and U.K. just launched airstrikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, claiming they’re protecting shipping routes. Reality check: They’re just defending their own financial interests. The Houthis are attacking ships linked to the West and Israel, and the U.S. is acting as the global enforcer once again.
So, on one hand, the U.S. lectures South Africa about fairness and democracy. On the other hand, it’s blowing people up in Yemen and defending an Israeli regime accused of genocide. Makes sense, right?
Media Lies and Propaganda: The U.S. Controls the Narrative
Another big part of this mess? Misinformation. The U.S. and Western media are framing this entire situation as if South Africa is the villain. They’re spinning Rasool’s comments as “anti-American hate speech” while completely ignoring the facts.
And they’re still pushing the idea that South Africa’s land reform is some kind of attack on white people, even though the reality is that the policy is about reversing colonial theft. But truth doesn’t matter when the U.S. wants to control the story.
The U.S. Cutting Aid? Just Another Power Move
Now that South Africa isn’t playing nice, the U.S. is talking about cutting financial aid. This isn’t about fairness or democracy—it’s about punishment. It’s economic blackmail.
The U.S. is making it clear: If you don’t follow our rules, we’ll make you suffer. That’s how global power works. They did it to Cuba, to Venezuela, to Iran, and now they’re trying it on South Africa.
The Bottom Line
This isn’t just about an ambassador saying something the U.S. didn’t like. This is about America’s fear of losing control over South Africa.
- The U.S. hates that South Africa is taking back its land from white elites.
- The U.S. hates that South Africa is holding Israel accountable.
- The U.S. hates that South Africa isn’t bowing to its pressure.
So they kicked out Rasool, threatened economic punishment, and are using the media to spin the story in their favor. Classic playbook.
The question is: Will South Africa cave, or will it stand its ground?
South Africa vs. Israel ICJ Case → Al Jazeera’s Report
🔗 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/11/south-africa-vs-israel-at-the-icj-what-to-know
US Sanctions & Aid Cuts to South Africa → BBC News
🔗 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65687423
U.S. Strikes on Yemen & War in the Middle East → The Guardian
🔗 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/10/us-uk-strikes-yemen-houthis
White Genocide Myth in South Africa Debunked → Reuters Fact Check
🔗 https://www.reuters.com/article/fact-check-south-africa-white-genocide/fact-check-no-evidence-of-white-genocide-in-south-africa
Trump’s Foreign Policy Shift on South Africa → CNN Report
🔗 https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/14/trump-cuts-aid-to-south-africa
👉 According to Al Jazeera, South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel is shaking global politics.
