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'We can no longer overexplain': Mahumapelo on SA-US tensions
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South Africa's Portfolio Committee on International Relations calls for a shift from overexplaining to the US towards new domestic policies targeting South Africans and organisations spreading negative portrayals of the country abroad. The committee demands tougher measures against individuals who travel internationally to make false claims damaging South Africa's reputation.
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You must track South Africa's tougher approach to citizens harming its reputation abroad. New regulations will reshape how criticism overseas is legally challenged and could impact international partnerships.
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