US Allegedly Set to Impose Sanctions on ANC Leaders in South Africa: What You Need to Know

(Photos: Wikimedia Commons) - The US Congress is currently moving forward with legislation to reassess its ties with South Africa, a move that may lead to sanctions against several officials from the African National Congress (ANC).Tensions between the United States and South Africa have escalated following South Africa’s condemnation of Israel on allegations of genocide, amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has reportedly resulted in approximately 80,000 Palestinian casualties. South Africa’s advocacy has prompted the filing of a formal genocide charge in the International Court of Justice (ICJ).Brazil, as a member of the BRICS coalition, has recently aligned with South Africa in this ICJ action against Israel. Notably, political factions in the United States remain united in their opposition to this genocide case.On Tuesday, the US House Foreign Affairs Committee approved the bill with a vote of 34-16, paving the way for its consideration by the full House of Representatives. For it to be enacted, the bill requires passage through both the House and Senate.Additionally, President Cyril Ramaphosa has indicated that trade talks with Washington are ongoing, especially as South Africa braces for a looming 30 percent tariff imposed by the previous Trump administration. To support our independent investigative...