Last night, into the early hours of the morning, South Africa's Ambassador to Malawi, Ntombile Mabude, was involved in an accident in Isipingo, Durban. She was rushed to the St Augustine Hospital. Though she sustained injuries, her condition remains stable and the hospital has confirmed she will be discharged on Monday, 16 November 2009. The cause of the accident is unknown and more information will be communicated as this becomes available.
The Ministry and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation regret the accident and are wishing the Ambassador a speedy recovery.
For more information contact:
Saul Kgomotso Molobi
Head of Public Diplomacy
Cell: 082 940 1647
Issued by: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
14 November 2009
