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SA: Alleged conduct of ambassadors should be acted upon says Committee

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane
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International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane

21st October 2016

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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Siphosezwe Masango, has called upon the Minister Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane to investigate the veracity of the allegations reported in the media against South Africa’s ambassadors to Singapore and Israel.

The Committee received a briefing from the Department of International Relations and Cooperation on, among other things, allegations reported in the media against South Africa’s High Commissioner to Singapore, Ms Houley Ngubeni, and the Ambassador to Israel, Mr Sisa Ngombane.

Mr Masango said it was important that the record of those who represent South Africa abroad is above reproach. “South Africa’s image should not be compromised by the same people we send abroad to promote our country. We hope that the Minister will take appropriate corrective actions should the allegations be true,” Mr Masango said.

The Committee has been informed that Ms Ngubeni’s security clearance certificate has been withdrawn.

The Committee further calls upon the Minister to establish whether Mr Ngombane’s reported pronouncements are in conflict with policy on Israel and Palestine.

 

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