Tensions between South Africa and US rise over detention of US officials

The United States has warned of “severe consequences” should South Africa not take action after briefly detaining “two US officials”, who were providing support to the Afrikaner minority group according to Washington, on Tuesday.

It’s yet another row in the series of events increasing tensions between Washington and Pretoria this year.

The United States has reacted to South Africa’s brief arrest of two reportedly American officials on…