PRETORIA - President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States.
The 78-year-old Meyer, a former National Party politician, played a key role in negotiations that led to the end of apartheid.
He then served in the government of national unity under Nelson Mandela.
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The move comes as South Africa looks to strengthen diplomatic ties with the United States.
South Africa hasn't had an ambassador in Washington DC for over a year since Ebrahim Rasool was expelled for his comments about President Donald Trump.