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Roelf Meyer
Politician
Roelf Meyer is a South African politician and former member of the National Party.
Notable Quotes
"I don't think somebody of my age should take on that responsibility at this stage quite frankly."View Story →
"The notion of a mass attack on the white Afrikaner minority in South Africa does not exist."View Story →
"the notion of a mass attack on the white Afrikaner minority in South Africa does not exist."View Story →
Related Stories
Are claims of a white genocide in South Africa real?
Thousands of white crosses have been displayed in Washington by an Afrikaner lobby group But South Africa's new ambassador Roelf Meyer says there is not a genocide.
September 26, 2026South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
September 25, 2026South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
April 15, 2026South African president appoints Roelf Meyer as next ambassador to US - Reuters
South African president appoints Roelf Meyer as next ambassador to US Reuters
April 14, 2026