- EFF condemns US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell's comments as interference in South Africa's sovereignty
- The party stressed that US pressure on South Africa's domestic issues undermines diplomatic respect and sovereignty.
- It follows comments made by Bozel during an address at the Biznews conference in Hermanus
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economic freedom Fighters (EFF) have criticized comments made by Leo Brent Bozell III, the United States Ambassador to South Africa, calling them interference in the country's domestic and foreign policy.
Threats and comments made by Bozel
In a statement issued on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, the party said it strongly condemned the threats and comments made by Bozel during an address at the Biznews conference in Hermanus. According to the EFF, Bozell suggested that continued United States private sector investment in South Africa may depend on the country's policy direction, including its stance on issues such as expropriation without compensation. black economic empowerment (Honey bee).
The party also took issue with Bozell's alleged remarks about the protest song “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer”, which South African courts had previously ruled was protected political expression in certain contexts. The EFF said the United States has no authority over South Africa's domestic or foreign policy agenda and described it as external pressure from Washington. The party further argued that diplomatic engagement must respect the sovereignty of South Africa and its institutions, including its courts, legislature and executive.
South Africans weigh
Social media users shared their views on what the EFF said.
@NataliaSashaCat said:
“How many companies have American shareholders?”
@Gadfly342043 said:
“Political disagreement should be expressed through such statements, and not through abuses. But sovereignty cannot mean that the world is obliged to accept controversial decisions.”
@trivial_hub said:
“Iran and Venezuela also thought the US had no right to say anything unless they said it.”
@Indepentdependent1 said:
“He is in South Africa, please have a meeting with him and tell him to his face.”
@TheGodhead07 said:
“I was shocked by his words. Thank you, EFF, for standing up for South Africans.”
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