diplomat from the United Kingdom
9 October 2006
The South African government confirms that, by mutual agreement between the
South African and the British Governments and in accordance with standard
diplomatic practice, it was agreed to transfer a senior South African diplomat
based in London, back to South Africa.
The transfer was occasioned by certain transgressions allegedly committed by
some members of the family of the affected diplomat and in the best interests
of consolidating the excellent diplomatic relations between South Africa and
the United Kingdom.
It must be stressed, however, that at no stage was the senior diplomat
implicated in any of the alleged transgressions by his family members.
Accordingly, the said diplomat will, upon his return, resume his duties at
the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pretoria.
In this regard, the Department of Foreign Affairs is currently finalising
arrangements for the return of the official and his family to South Africa, as
soon as possible.
Enquiries: Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
9 October 2006
Source: SAPA
