South Africa has appointed Mcebisi Jonas as a special envoy to the US to ease relations after the expulsion of the country's ambassador last month. Jonas will lead negotiations, foster partnerships, and engage with US government officials and private-sector leaders. He previously served as one of South Africa's investment envoys and accused the wealthy Gupta family of offering him a bribe during his tenure as deputy finance minister. Relations between the US and South Africa have been strained, with Trump cutting off aid to the country and boycotting the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa.