SENSE OF CONGRESS ACCORDING TO THE BILL

It is, therefore, as stated in the Bill, the sense of congress that—

It is in the national security interest of the United States to deter strategic political and security cooperation and information sharing with the PRC and the Russian Federation, particularly any form of cooperation that may aid or abet Russia’s illegal war of aggression in Ukraine or its international standing or influence;

The ANC’s foreign policy actions have long ceased to reflect its stated stance of non-alignment, and now directly favour the PRC, the Russian Federation, and HAMAS, a known proxy of Iran, and thereby undermine United States national security and foreign policy interests.

It is said that not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the USA president, in consultation with the secretary of State and the secretary of Defence should act.

They shall certify to the appropriate congressional committees and release publicly an unclassified determination explicitly, stating whether South Africa has engaged in activities that undermine United States national security or foreign policy interests.

BILATERAL RELATIONS REVIEW

It is mentioned in the Bill the president and some officers shall conduct a comprehensive review of the comprehensive review of the bilateral relationship between the United States and South Africa. Officers expect to conduct the review in consultation with the president are –

Secretary of State;

Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development;

Secretary of Defence;

United States Ambassador to South Africa;

Heads of other departments and agencies that play a substantial role in United States relations with South Africa.