But in a message to family and friends, South Africa's top envoy in Washington sounded almost relaxed about the diplomatic ructions that he had caused. Soon after it was announced at the weekend that he was going to be expelled from the US,

The country’s Constitution gives its citizens more than a right to the pursuit of happiness. But attempts to redeem that commitment to justice have enraged American reactionaries.

Trump has turned sharply against South Africa in recent weeks. Some onlookers think the primary audience is nativist Trump supporters at home.