South Africa made diplomatic waves this week by declaring Israeli Charge d'Affaires Ariel Seidman persona non grata, ordering his departure within 72 hours. The move comes after what officials call 'repeated TikTok-level drama' in diplomatic channels 🚫📱.
DIRCO, South Africa's international relations department, cited two main gripes:
🔥 Alleged social media smackdowns targeting President Cyril Ramaphosa
🚨 Secretive visits by Israeli officials that bypassed protocol
'This isn't just bad manners – it's like ignoring the group chat rules IRL,' a DIRCO spokesperson quipped, referencing violations of the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations.
With bilateral trust at a 2026 low, South Africa's move signals growing global impatience with unconventional diplomatic tactics. Will other nations follow suit? 🌍⚖️
