EFF and FF+ denounce Roelf Meyer’s appointment as US ambassador

On 2026-04-15, the Economic Freedom Fighters criticized and rejected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States. The party said the choice was politically tone-deaf and should be withdrawn. The story also mentions Freedom Front Plus leader Corné Mulder voicing similar disapproval, but the EFF statement is the best single event fit.