What's the state of US-South African diplomatic relations? | Inside Story

The US declares the South African ambassador 'persona non grata' - citing his criticism of the Trump administration.
South Africa expresses regret at the expulsion of its envoy, but is taking no action in return.
Can relations be repaired?

Presenter: Dareen Abughaida

Guests:
Melanie Verwoerd -- Political analyst and former South African ambassador to Ireland

Mark Pfeifle -- President of PR firm Off the Record Strategies and former US Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications

Frank Gerits -- Assistant Professor in the History of International Relations department at Utrecht University

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