Speculation of the Douglas Gibson “being bound for UAE Diplomatic Posting”

 Pretoria - In response to media queries regarding the speculation that Douglas Gibson, a Democratic Alliance, MP, may be posted to the United Arab Emirates, the Department of Foreign Affairs puts it on record that:

“Appointments of South Africa’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners is a prerogative of President Thabo Mbeki acting on the advice of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

“In this regard, such appointments as made and ratified by President Mbeki are made public through media statements issued through the Department of Foreign Affairs.”

Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa at 082-990-4853

Department of Foreign Affairs
P/Bag X152
Pretoria
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17 August 2007