Rasool was South Africa’s ambassador in the US before and understands his mission to repair the country’s relationship with the US.Organised business is 100% behind Ebrahim Rasool, who was appointed as South Africa’s US ambassador recently, because he is a man with a plan and has vast experience.
She points out that the two countries’ relationship has been strained over the past two years as the US perceived some of our actions as threatening their foreign security interests. “Many in Washington were angered by our engagements with Russia and China, as well as our position on the Israel/Palestine conflict.
Mavuso says as a result Rasool has a strong network in Washington and President Cyril Ramaphosa mandated him to reset the relationship, this time as a representative of the government of national unity. In addition, Mavuso points out that South Africa will be playing an important role in global geopolitics as the country takes over as chair of the G20 next month, with the US due to take over next December.
“Rasool is under no illusions that we face a pivotal moment in the relationship. His focus is very much on South Africa’s trade relationship and the jobs that it supports.”Mavuso also expresses her pleasure at the signing of the “Durban Declaration” last week between stakeholders to fight against construction mafias that are causing such serious damage to our economy.