By Simon Nare
The US embassy has provided clarity on the nomination process of its ambassador to serve in South Africa after US President Donald Trump announced his pick for the position.
Trump said earlier this week that he wanted Leo Brent Bozell III to fill the position. Bozell is described as a staunch conservative. The former ambassador to South Africa is Leo Brent.
The embassy said the nomination of a US ambassador followed a constitutional procedure that included review and confirmation by that country’s Senate.
“While the president nominates a candidate, the nominee does not assume the role until the Senate completes its process, which ensures that all appointments meet the necessary qualifications and receive legislative approval,” it said in a statement.
It listed the key steps in the process as follows:
* The President formally submits the nominee’s name to the U.S. Senate.
* The Senate Foreign Relations
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