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Malawi: Govt to Punish Diplomats Expelled From South Africa
East African, 16 June 2021
The Malawian diplomats who were declared persona non grata in South Africa will be disciplined in accordance with the provisions of their home country's civil service laws, the… Read more »
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Southern Africa: Malawi Expresses Regret Over Expulsion of Its Diplomats From South Africa
VOA, 12 June 2021
Malawi's government said Saturday that it had received news of its diplomats' alleged misconduct in South Africa with regret and that it would punish those involved when they… Read more »
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South Africa: Lesotho Diplomats Accused of Illegal Trade Given 72 Hours to Leave South Africa
East African, 11 June 2021
At least 12 Lesotho diplomats and their spouses have until Sunday to wind up and leave South Africa after being expelled over the illicit peddling of duty-free alcohol. Read more »
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South Africa: South Africa Declares Diplomats Persona Non Grata for Abusing Diplomatic Privileges----
Govt of SA, 11 June 2021
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation wishes to confirm that it has, on behalf of the Republic of South Africa, declared several diplomats persona non grata… Read more »
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Malawi: SA Expels Malawian Diplomatic Staff for Illegal Importation of Alcoholic Drinks
Nyasa Times, 11 June 2021
The South African Government has expelled Malawian diplomats in Pretoria for smuggling alcohol bought at duty free shops in that country, a development the government of Malawi has… Read more »
South Africa Expels Diplomats Who Were Selling Duty-Free Alcohol
South Africa declared diplomats from Lesotho and Malawi to be persona non grata for abusing diplomatic privileges and gave them 72 hours to leave the country. South Africa's Ministry of International Relations said in a statement that the action followed an investigation that found the diplomats had been buying duty-free alcohol with cash and then reselling it to retailers. Voice of America reports that the South African Revenue Service said the scandal, which also involved diplomats from other countries including Rwanda and Burundi, had led to the estimated loss of millions of dollars in unpaid taxes every month.
Malawi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the Malawi government had conveyed regret to the South African government about the conduct of the diplomats involved, and that it would take appropriate action when the diplomats returned to Malawi.
