Diplomacy · Intl
SA’s foreign service is becoming a retreat for failed ministers
Ofentse Donald Davhie · Daily Maverick
Published 9 Oct 2026, 9:13 am·just now·1 min read
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Political appointments aren't inherently bad, but using South Africa’s diplomatic corps as a pension fund for ousted politicians undermines our global standing when expertise matters most.
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