…. becoming the second envoy to resign after Kenya’s Meg Whitman
US ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety has become the latest envoy to resign following the elections that saw Donald Trump romp to victory defeating Kamala Harris of the Democratic party.
In a statement dated November 18, Brigety said he will be quitting his job effective January 10, 2025.
The move, he noted, is in line with procedure after change in presidential administration.
“Today, I informed the Government of South Africa that I will resign as the U.S. Ambassador to South Africa effective January 10, 2025, in accordance with standard procedure during a change of presidential administration,” Brigety said in a statement.
He noted that serving in this role and fostering the strong relationship between the United States and South Africa has been an immense honor.
According to Brigety, US ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the president, and with the recent election in the US, the American people have expressed their choice for the future direction of the country.
He now becomes the second envoy to resign after Kenya’s Meg Whitman.
Reflecting on his achievements, Brigety noted that his tenure witnessed remarkable progress in the US-South Africa partnership including the fostering of investments in the automotive, minerals, chemicals, agricultural products and transportation sectors through AGOA.
These initiatives have contributed significantly to the country’s economic development and support more than 267,000 jobs in South Africa, he said.
“As I conclude my service, I express my profound gratitude to the government and people of South Africa for their warm hospitality and unwavering partnership,” he stated.
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