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SA Statement on the Transfer of a Senior Diplomat from the United
Kingdom The South African government confirms that, by mutual agreement
between the South African and the British Governments and in accordance with standard
diplomatic practice, it was agreed to transfer a senior South African diplomat
based in London, back to South Africa. The transfer was occasioned by certain
transgressions allegedly committed by some members of the family of the affected
diplomat and in the best interests of consolidating the excellent diplomatic relations
between South Africa and the United Kingdom. It must be stressed, however,
that at no stage was the senior diplomat implicated in any of the alleged transgressions
by his family members. Accordingly, the said diplomat will upon his return, resume
his duties at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Pretoria. In this regard,
the Department of Foreign Affairs is currently finalising arrangements for the
return of the official and his family to South Africa, as soon as possible. Issued
by Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853 Department of foreign Affairs P/Bag
X152, Pretoria, 0001, 9 October 2006.
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