(1) The Minister has never been asked by the President to intervene on the matter in question.
Any legal matter between South Africa and any other country would be dealt with through the appropriate channels and instruments, such as mutual legal assistance. The Ministry responsible for the Civilian Intelligence structures is not one of such instruments.
(2) There has never been a discussion between the President of Botswana and the Minister on this matter.
(3) None.
(4) The visit was cancelled because of other commitments.
(5) Purpose for which the visit was intended remains valid, therefore, a visit in the near future cannot be rulled out.