.@RonaldLamola either has no understanding of how to put the interests of South Africans first, or his outdated Cold War ideology is driving him to deliberately sabotage the relationship between South Africa and the United States. This is not about who is right or wrong. It is about the fact that it is reckless to insult a trading partner whose trade relationship benefits South Africa more than any other. @afriforum and the Solidarity Movement are working hard to help find solutions to the dispute with the US and have made proposals to both governments in this regard. If these efforts fail and South Africa is punished by the US, Lamola and the ANC leadership should take full responsibility for the negative consequences that their behaviour causes for South Africa and its citizens. Unfortunately, ANC leaders will continue to enrich themselves, while ordinary South Africans will bear the consequences of the ANC leadership’s irresponsible policies and behaviour.