EFF Wants US Ambassador to SA Removed Over Russia Allegations, Citizens Agree: “He Should Go Indeed”

• The Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) is calling for the United States Ambassador to South Africa to pack his bags and leave the country
• This comes after Reuben Brigety accused SA of supplying Russia with weapons for its war in Ukraine
• Brigety retracted his accusation and unreservedly apologised to the South African government and its people

EKURHULENI - The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) want Reuben Brigety removed as the United States (US) Ambassador to South Africa (SA).

The EFF National Chairperson, Veronica Mente, made the call at the party's Central Command Team gathering held in Kempton Park, reported SABCNews.

Mente said it was irresponsible of Brigety to accuse SA of selling weapons and ammunition to Russia to help in the invasion of Ukraine. She added that Brigety must pack his things and return home.

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Mente said President Cyril Ramaphosa was also to blame for entertaining the speculations, and announcing an investigation on a Russian ship docked last year at the Simon's Town Nave Base in Cape Town.

"He should have rubbished such things. He should know the country he’s leading. He should know what is happening in the ports of this country."

US Ambassador apologises to SA over Russia arms allegations

According to ENCA, Brigety issued an apology on Friday to the South African government for the damning allegations. The US Ambassador tweeted:

"I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with Foreign Minister Pandor this evening and correct any misimpressions left by my public remarks. In our conversation, I re-affirmed the strong partnership between our two countries & the important agenda our presidents have given us."

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Citizens discuss EFF's call for the removal of Reuben Brigety from SA

Grace Sebake said:

"That man is making a lot of mistakes with his country's dollars. Now SA is affected economically. He should go indeed."

Roger Tambwe mentioned:

"Eish. What forbids the USA to also remove the South African ambassador from the US? Please leave this situation in the competent hands of Naledi Pandor. "

Burj Salahadin Al Tajmahal commented:

"True, the guy must go. He has no respect for protocol and SA institutions. Last year they issued a Sandton warning without informing Dirco or our institutions."

Thokozani Soni stated:

"If it was us in the US, we would be kicked out a long time ago."

Mol Tshidi wrote:

"The day EFF rules this country will be the end of SAfrica. This country will be a failed state just like all the African states."

Julius Malema rubbishes USA’s claims of SA supplying Russia with arms, saying US’ concerns are misplaced

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In another article, Briefly News reported that Economic Freedom Fighter, Julius Malema, has slammed the United States of America. This was after the US claimed that the South African government gave Russia weapons for its war on Ukraine.

Malema said that Washington's concerns were misplaced and unfounded, claiming South Africa doesn't have the capability to provide Russia with weapons.

Source: Briefly News