The bill was introduced by Republican representative Ronny Jackson, who took to social media on Tuesday to celebrate the milestone.
A bill to review the bilateral relationship between the US and South Africa and impose sanctions on government and ANC officials has made significant progress.
The US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025 (H.R.2633) was introduced in April and this week moved through Congress’ Foreign Affairs Committee with minor amendments.
This paves the way for the bill to be debated and voted upon.
It was introduced by Republican representative Ronny Jackson, who took to social media on Tuesday to celebrate the milestone.
“Today, my bill to fully review America’s relationship with South Africa and give President Trump the tools necessary to hold their corrupt government accountable passed through committee. The days of allowing our so-called ‘allies’ to walk all over us are over!”
Afriforum welcome the move
In reaction, Head of Public Relations at AfriForum, Ernst van Zyl, said the ANC’s “years of reckless and extremist diplomatic actions and rhetoric are now bearing bitter fruit”.
“AfriForum maintains that ordinary citizens of the country should not be punished for the extremism and corruption of politicians.
“AfriForum has never advocated for sanctions that target South Africa as a whole. Therefore, the introduction of targeted sanctions against these politicians will be a welcome development,” Van Zyl added.
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