US Bill that targets ANC leaders clears hurdle, signals tough stance on SA’s ties to adversaries

Key topics:

• US House committee advances bill targeting ANC leaders over alleged ties to China, Russia, Iran, and Hamas.

• Legislation empowers President Trump to impose sanctions on South African officials accused of corruption or aiding US adversaries.

• Bill cites ANC’s anti-Israel stance, CCP ties, and governance failures as grounds for a full review of US-SA bilateral relations.

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