DA Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille , says that if it were up to her, she would appoint Tony Leon as the new South African Ambassador to the United States. This follows the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool last week after the US declared him persona non grata for criticizing President Donald Trump.
Leon previously served as South Africas Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
Z ille made the remarks on the sidelines of the partys Human Rights Day Commemoration in Claremont, Johannesburg, where the DA held marches and community engagements to address service delivery issues.
As the country awaits Rasool's return, the DA has proposed a replacement.
Zille has praised Tony Leon, saying, he has been a good ambassador in the past.