US Ambassador to South Africa Declares 'Personally Insulted' as Diplomatic Row Escalates

US Ambassador to South Africa, Bozell, publicly stated he is 'personally insulted' by remarks from South African Minister Lamola, who accused him of interfering in internal affairs. This exchange marks an escalation in the ongoing diplomatic crisis between Washington and Pretoria, with both sides trading public criticisms. The incident signals a deterioration in bilateral relations, potentially affecting cooperation on regional security and trade.