Sec. of State Marco Rubio announced the expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool following remarks Rasool made accusing the United States of engaging in "supremacist" policies domestically and globally.

The former Western Cape premier was declared persona non grata by the US on Friday, after comments he made about the Trump administration in a dialogue, irked US secretary of state Marco Rubio.

In a bold move escalating diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the US, Cosatu announces plans for a hero's welcome for Ambassador Rasool, while calling for reciprocal action against US diplomats.