South African diplomatic relations face a critical test following the unexpected expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the United States. Political experts weigh in on the implications.

Sec. of State Marco Rubio announced the expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following remarks Rasool made accusing the United States of engaging in "supremacist" policies domestically and globally.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday expelled South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S. calling him a “race-baiting politician.” In a post on X, Rubio said South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool hates President Donald Trump and the United States,