South Africa Strengthens US Ties Amid Lawmakers' Call for Review

The South African government has taken steps to reaffirm its ties with the US amid discussions in Washington about a bill aiming to review the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Naledi Pandor, the International Relations and Cooperation Minister, met with officials in the US capital as the bill cleared a significant hurdle with the House Foreign Relations Committee voting in favor. With the bill now set to go before the full House of Representatives, the move underscores South Africa's proactive approach to bolstering its relationship with the US amidst geopolitical differences.