Joel Netshitenze

Joel Netshitenze is a prominent South African strategist and think-tank leader known for his role at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (Mistra). He has a background in government strategy and has been involved in analyzing domestic and international political landscapes, particularly in relation to South Africa's foreign policy. Recently, he commented on the diplomatic tensions arising from the expulsion of South Africa's ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, emphasizing the need for South Africa to navigate its changing relationship with the United States amid rising geopolitical challenges.