The role of Chargé d’Affaires is certainly a challenging and huge role to undertake, but it’s one Jessye Lapenn has grabbed by the horns. After assuming the position with the departure of Ambassador Patrick Gaspard in December 2016, she discusses the work that she does with Gareth in this interview, looking at and analysing international affairs, the programmes the US Embassy is running, how the USA is involved in SA, and vice versa too.
