Ramaphosa Picks Ex-Minister as South Africa's New Ambassador to France

Ramaphosa's choice of Ayanda Dlodlo as France envoy ignites debate over ANC loyalty

President Cyril Ramaphosa's controversial choice of Ayanda Dlodlo as South Africa's ambassador to France has ignited fierce political debate, with the Democratic Alliance accusing him of prioritising ANC loyalty over national interests.

Ayanda Dlodlo named South Africa's new ambassador to France

Former State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo has been appointed as South Africa’s ambassador-designate to France, filling one of the country’s most significant diplomatic posts ahead of a key presidential visit to Europe, Cape {town} Etc reports. Her appointment comes just days before President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to travel to France for a working visit, where he will meet French President... Read more → The post Ayanda Dlodlo named Sou…

Ramaphosa sends Ayanda Dlodlo to Paris as SA's new ambassador to France

Her appointment in France comes after the position was left vacant following the death of late ambassador Nathi Mthethwa.

Ramaphosa picks ex-minister as South Africa's new ambassador to France

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly appointed former State Security boss Ayanda Dlodlo, 63, as South Africa’s ambassador-designate to France. News of the deployment to the Paris post comes ahead of Ramaphosa’s working visit to the country next week. It also arrives at a sensitive diplomatic juncture for Pretoria, following a geopolitical fallout over the recent G7 summit and the tragic passing of the previous ambassador. According to report…

DA says Dlodlo’s diplomatic post in Paris rewards ANC loyalty over SA interests

By Charmaine Ndlela The Democratic Alliance (DA) has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of former State Security Minister Ayanda Dlodlo as South Africa’s ambassador-designate to France, accusing him of using a key diplomatic posting to reward a politically connected ANC figure. DA spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation Ryan Smith said Dlodlo’s appointment placed “the interests of ANC cadres above those of South Afri…

Ayanda Dlodlo takes on new role as SA's ambassador to France, succeeding Nathi Mthethwa

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