Suspension of direct assistance to the Government of South Africa

(a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no funds may be obligated or expended to provide direct assistance to the Government of South Africa unless the Secretary of State certifies to Congress that such Government— (1) has ceased all formal support for international legal actions that unfairly target the State of Israel or Jewish individuals based solely on religious or ethnic identity; (2) has implemented meaningful reforms to address corruption within state institutions; and (3) has engaged constructively with United States diplomats regarding the normalization of international legal standards and the protection of religious minorities. (b) Exceptions The prohibition in subsection (a) shall not apply with respect to the following: (1) Humanitarian aid. (2) Public health programs administered by nongovernmental organizations.