South Africa's diplomat Ebrahim Rasool was welcomed as a hero in his home in Cape Town. But his departure marked an unusually big step in deteriorating ties between Washington and Pretoria.The ...

Expelled South Africa Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool speaks to supporters following his arriving, at Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town, South Africa, Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Former South African Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, greets relatives and supporters upon his arrival at Cape Town International Airport on March 23, 2025.

Expelled South Africa Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool speaks to journalist following his arrival, at Cape Town International Airport in Cape Town, South Africa, Sunday, March 23, 2025.

South Africa's Ebrahim Rasool is an experienced politician and had been serving his second stint as ambassador in the US© EPA Fear and prayers in Sudan city under siege© Getty Images/BBC ...

Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa’s former ambassador to the U.S., who was expelled by the Trump administration returned home to a hero’s welcome on Sunday ...