South Africa: Government refuses to sack Ugandan ambassador

Following a statement issued by the Democratic Alliance on 31 January this year, calling for the axing of controversial columnist, now South African Ambassador in Uganda, Jon Qwelane from his post, government has responded in full support of Qwelane stating he will occupy his current position despite any opposition. Clayton Monyela, spokesperson of the Department if International Relations and Cooperation said 'the issue of those people asking for the removal of Ambassador Qwelane is not up for debate, the ambassador shall remain as ambassador as appointed by the President himself'.