US Ambassador Brent Bozell has met with prominent Afrikaner leaders in Pretoria, including representatives from AfriForum, Solidarity, and the Freedom Front Plus, amid escalating tensions between the United States and South Africa.The meeting, highlighted by the US embassy on social media, focused on addressing disputes over sanctions, tariffs, and governance issues.AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel emphasized proposals to resolve the US-SA conflict, warning that sanctions would harm the country.

The rift between Pretoria and Washington, which has reached its lowest point since apartheid, stems from Trump's claims about violence against white farmers and subsequent measures like 30% tariffs on South African exports.Bozell, a Trump ally, presented five demands to South Africa, including distancing from Iran and amending affirmative action laws.The meeting underscores growing Afrikaner engagement with the US, raising concerns about undermining South Africa's government.Analysts note the involvement of Afrikaner groups in direct US diplomacy, which could complicate bilateral relations.