Addressing Hostile and Antisemitic Conduct by the Republic of South Africa Act of 2025

This bill aims to address hostile and antisemitic conduct by the Republic of South Africa, citing its repeated diplomatic and legal actions targeting Israel and Jewish communities. Congress finds that South Africa has misused international legal institutions to advance politically motivated narratives and has increasingly aligned with regimes hostile to U.S. interests, asserting that U.S. taxpayer dollars should not subsidize such behavior. The legislation mandates the suspension of direct assistance to the Government of South Africa, with exceptions for humanitarian aid and public health programs administered by nongovernmental organizations. This suspension would remain in place unless the Secretary of State certifies that South Africa has ceased actions unfairly targeting Israel or Jewish individuals, implemented meaningful anti-corruption reforms, and engaged constructively with U.S. diplomats. Additionally, the bill requires the President to impose targeted sanctions against South African officials who promote antisemitic policies, unjustly target Israel or Jewish individuals, or engage in gross corruption. The Secretary of State must also submit reports detailing South Africa's actions and U.S. assistance. These measures would terminate upon presidential certification that South Africa has ceased politically motivated legal actions, implemented institutional reforms, and improved cooperation with the United States.