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This bill requires a comprehensive review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa, focusing on concerns about South Africa's international alignments and actions. The bill highlights South Africa's perceived supportive stance towards Hamas, Russia, and China, which the U.S. Congress views as undermining U.S. national security interests. Specifically, the bill mandates that the President conduct a thorough review of the relationship within 120 days, consult with various government agencies, and produce two key reports: first, a certification determining whether South Africa has engaged in activities that harm U.S. interests, and second, a classified report identifying South African government officials and African National Congress (ANC) leaders who may be eligible for sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act. The bill emphasizes several specific concerns, including South Africa's diplomatic support for Hamas after the October 7, 2023 attacks, its military and political cooperation with Russia during the Ukraine conflict, its close ties with China, and ongoing governance challenges within the country. The ultimate goal is to provide Congress with a detailed assessment of the current state of U.S.-South Africa relations and potential diplomatic or economic consequences for actions deemed contrary to U.S. interests.

Military Affairs and Security

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