Trump Confirms Brent Bozell As His Pick For Us Ambassador To South Africa

US President Donald Trump has confirmed his selection of Brent Bozell to become the new ambassador to South Africa.

Trump took to social media to announce that Bozell is in pole position when Washington nominated him earlier this week.

If confirmed, he would replace former ambassador Reuben Brigety who resigned in January.

Reuters reports Bozell's nomination would need to be confirmed by the US Senate for it to become official.

Trump described him as someone who brings fearless tenacity, extraordinary experience and vast knowledge to a nation that desperately needs it.