Hon Deputy Minister, The Times Live reported that Minister Pandor planned to meet President Ramaphosa to discuss
whether ambassador Kholoane should be recalled. She stated: It is my intention that we do discuss whether any particular action might be merited. Be it some form of a letter or further training or any other action the President might deem necessary, it is a matter that I will be taking up.
Now, what was the outcome of the discussion with the President? And does she agree that (a) Kholoane's actions were a direct breach on national security and a violation of the National Key Point Act; and (b) that the state cannot continue to provide corrupt officials with jobs as ambassadors overseas when they have broken the law?
The DEPUTY MINISTER OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION (Ms K
C Mashego-Dlamini): Chairperson, yes, ambassador Kholoane appeared at the Zondo Commission on the issues of breaching of security but the commission is still going on, we still waiting for the outcome.
We are looking forward for the ambassador himself to do the right thing as it is required. So, we are just waiting there. We are not waiting for ... we are waiting for the report of the commission as much as we'll be waiting for his conscience to make sure that we take the right action. Thank you.