23 August 2000
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma today dispatched a diplomatic note to her Liberian counterpart, Minister Minikon regarding the detention of South African cameraman Gugu Radebe and three other Channel Four journalists.
In the diplomatic note, the Minister called on her counterpart to ensure that international norms are met, regarding the welfare of the detainees and their access to legal representation of their choice.
On the other hand, Minister Dlamini-Zuma also decided to dispatch South Africa's Ambassador to the Organisation of African Unity, Kingsley Mamabolo, to Monrovia to establsh the critical link between the Ministry in Pretoria and Liberian authorities, as well as to monitor the welfare of Radebe and three others.
Meanwhile, DFA Director General Sipho Pityana today met the Radebe's wife and family to brief them about government's steps to address the situation.
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
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