Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
9 January 2002
The Director-General of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Mr Sipho Pityana has confirmed that he will be leaving the employ of government with effect from 10th January 2002.
Mr Pityana will be taking up an opportunity in the private sector, details of which will be released by the relevant institution.
The Government extends its best wishes to him in his new endeavour.
The Government will announce the new Director-General in due course.
For further information, contact Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853.