Mbalula says ANC is committed to South African sovereignty amid US pressure

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the government will remain resilient despite pressure from the US. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says the ANC is determined to protect South African sovereignty, despite pressure from the US. Mbalula, who was speaking at the Solomon Mahlangu Commemoration in Mamelodi East Cemetery in Tshwane on Monday, said the country has been isolated and subjected to aggression for its support for the people of Palestine.

He said, despite this, the government remains resilient. This is afterSouth Africa opened a case of genocideat the International Court of Justice, a move the US government strongly opposes. Following South Africa’s refusal to drop the case, the US has taken several steps ranging from formal legal intervention to rising diplomatic pressure against South Africa.

These include the US move to freeze future funding for South Africa in early 2025 as punishment for its legal actions against Israel. The US also imposedtariffs of 30%on certain South African exports.