No mediation with Amampondo Kingdom
The story by City Press newspaper today, 13 September 2015, stating that President Jacob Zuma has established a high level government mediation team to discuss an alleged insult by the AmaMpondo King Zanozuko Sigcau is incorrect.
The newspaper says a mediation team has been established by President Zuma comprising the Deputy Minister responsible for traditional affairs at the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Mr Obed Bapela, Presidency Director-General, Dr Cassius Lubisi and Traditional Affairs Director-General, Prof Charles Nwaila to discuss with the royal family. This is not true. The President has not established such a team.
There is no mediation between the President and King Sigcau. The royal family sent a letter of apology last month and the President accepted the apology formally through a letter from Dr Lubisi. The matter was then closed. There are no plans for any further discussion of the matter.
Enquiries:
Bongani Majola
Cell: 082 339 1993
E-mail:BonganiM@presidency.gov.za
