List of ambassadors of South Africa to the United States
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of South Africa to United States. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between South Africa and United States.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Thomson Andrews | March 1, 1949 | September 26, 1949 |
| Gerhardus Petrus Jooste | September 26, 1949 | August 26, 1954 |
| John Edward Holloway | August 26, 1954 | August 7, 1956 |
| Wentzel Christoffel du Plessis | August 7, 1956 | September 13, 1960 |
| Willem Christiaan Naude | September 13, 1960 | February 9, 1965 |
| Harald Langmead Taylor Taswell | February 9, 1965 | August 18, 1971 |
| Johan Samuel Frederick Botha | August 18, 1971 | July 30, 1975 |
| Pik Botha | July 30, 1975 | May 11, 1977 |
| Donald Bell Sole | May 11, 1977 | June 4, 1982 |
| Bernardus Gerhardus Fourie | June 4, 1982 | September 23, 1985 |
| Johannes Albertus Hermanus Beukes | September 23, 1985 | May 1, 1987 |
| Piet Koornhof | May 1, 1987 | March 6, 1991 |
| Harry Schwarz | March 6, 1991 | January 12, 1995 |
| Franklin A. Sonn | January 12, 1995 | March 8, 1999 |
| Sheila Sisulu | March 8, 1999 | August 28, 2003 |
| Barbara Masekela | August 28, 2003 | August 14, 2007 |
| Welile Nhlapo | August 14, 2007 | August 4, 2010 |
| Ebrahim Rasool | August 4, 2010 | February 23, 2015 |
| M. J. Mahlangu | February 23, 2015 | March 2020 |
| Nomaindia Mfeketo | March 2020 | August 2023 |
| Ndumiso Ntshinga | November 5, 2023 | January 20, 2025 |
| Ebrahim Rasool | January 2025 | Incumbent |
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