1 min readBy Ofentse Donald Davhie
SA’s foreign service is becoming a retreat for failed ministers
By Ofentse Donald DavhieSouth Africa
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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- 26 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 8, 2026
- Byline
- Ofentse Donald Davhie
- Source
- Daily Maverick