(b) Former Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Chief Representatives
(b) (i) No; (ii) No; (iii) No. However, it should be noted that on some occasions when specialist knowledge or institutional memory is required, the Department has, and will continue to, call upon former Ambassadors to assist on a particular issue, whether they are members of the Association or not. On such occasions, the normal consultancy rates are used for remuneration and the necessary assistance is provided to have these specialists participate in the requested role at DIRCO.
It will further offer its members’ diverse, extensive experience and institutional memory to key and relevant stakeholders and partners to promote awareness of, stimulate discussion and deepen the understanding of international relations and diplomacy, and support the institutions responsible for implementing South Africa’s foreign policy.
It will also create opportunities to exchange views with experts, academics, scholars of international relations sand other with an interest in diplomacy and foreign policy.
It is hope that is will also mentor young diplomats to achieve best practice in the execution of their roles and responsibilities.
UNQUOTE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOUNDING DOCUMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN AMBASSADORS, HIGH COMMISSIONERS AND CHIEF REPRESENTATIVES
1. BACKGROUND
Many countries have established entities to tap into the institutional knowledge of their previous high-ranking diplomats and envoys after they have left specific posts and government service. The establishment of such a body in South Africa is a ground-breaking development that will enhance and uplift the country’s status internationally. It will put South Africa on a par with others and help towards raising awareness and understanding of the complex issues confronting the practice of international relations and diplomacy. In doing so it will draw on members’ diverse expertise, experience and institutional memory to enrich the formulation of foreign policy and underscore the country’s efforts to be a respectable member in the family of nations.
2. VISION
To contribute to the pursuit of South Africa’s national interest to achieve a prosperous, united, non-racist, non-sexist, democratic and peaceful South Africa and Africa, and for a just and better world.
3. MISSION
The Association seeks to maximize usage of its resources regarding the conduct of its foreign relations and the broad attainment of South Africa’s interests and foreign policy objectives.
4. OBJECTIVES:
The main objective is to create a platform for former Heads of Missions to network and serve as a resource to:
5. VALUES
Patriotism
Loyalty
Integrity
Professionalism
6. PROGRAMMES
The Association will fulfil its mission through programmes designed to educate, inform and interact with the public about key foreign policy issues affecting the national interest. Such programmes will include but not be limited to:
7. FUNDING
The Association is a non-profit organization funded by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and other sources.
8. STRUCTURE
The Association is led by an Executive Committee to be elected by its members on a simple majority and by a show of hands for periods of two years.
The Executive Committee consists of a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, plus three additional committee members elected for periods of two years.
The Executive Committee is further mandated to bring about appropriate administrative and support structures within the necessary and appropriate legal framework.
The association elected the following as an Executive:
• Chairperson - Amb G Nene
• Deputy Chairperson -Amb. J Bardil
• Secretary - Amb F Land
• Treasurer -Amb M Moopeloa
• Additional Members
Amb W Nhalpo
Amb. M Rakwena
Amb. T Skweyiya
9. MEMBERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Membership is open to former Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Chief Representatives who are retired from public service and who meet its criteria and annual fee requirements, which will also be applied to any associate membership that may be established.
10. SYMBOLS.
The Association will make use of a symbol and logo for identification.
Annexure A
List of Ambassadors |
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Initials & Surname |
Designation |
1 |
Abba Omar Y |
Ambassador |
2 |
Chikane M |
Ambassador |
3 |
Chiliza TH |
Ambassador |
4 |
Coovadia I |
Ambassador |
5 |
Crewe-Brown L |
High Commissioner |
6 |
De Swart I |
Ambassador |
7 |
Dietrichsen PR |
Ambassador |
8 |
Dr Kekana I |
Ambassador |
9 |
Funde E |
Ambassador |
10 |
Gantso |
Ambassador |
11 |
Jacobs D |
Ambassador |
12 |
Janse van Rensburg JG |
Ambassador |
13 |
January-Bardill N |
Ambassador |
14 |
January-McLean T |
Ambassador |
15 |
Khasu MJ |
Ambassador |
16 |
Kilian J |
Ambassador |
17 |
Kotane J |
Ambassador |
18 |
Kotane SS |
Ambassador |
19 |
Kubheka TMN |
Ambassador |
20 |
Land F |
Ambassador |
21 |
Lujabe-Rankoe T |
Ambassador |
22 |
Mabude NI |
High Commissioner |
23 |
Mabuza L |
Ambassador |
24 |
Magugu Z |
Ambassador |
25 |
Manley AL |
Ambassador |
26 |
Maqetuka M |
Ambassador |
27 |
Matabane |
Ambassador |
28 |
Mathoma TP |
Ambassador |
29 |
Mavimbela DJ |
Ambassador |
30 |
Mazibuko-skweyiya |
Ambassador |
31 |
Mbatha KZ |
Ambassador |
32 |
Mdlalose F |
Ambassador |
33 |
Meyer DN |
Ambassador |
34 |
Mfenyana S |
Ambassador |
35 |
Mngqikana LMS |
Ambassador |
36 |
Modise BIL |
Ambassador |
37 |
Moloi S |
Ambassador |
38 |
Mongalo ALCK |
Ambassador |
39 |
Moolla M |
Ambassador |
40 |
Moopela |
Ambassador |
41 |
Msimang |
Ambassador |
42 |
Nene SG |
Ambassador |
43 |
Ngakane LD |
Ambassador |
44 |
Ngubane BS |
Ambassador |
45 |
Nhlapo WAW |
Ambassador |
46 |
Olivier GC |
Ambassador |
47 |
Pekane LST |
Ambassador |
48 |
Phologane |
Ambassador |
49 |
Pitso J |
Ambassador |
50 |
Rakwena M |
Ambassador |
51 |
Roux JP |
Ambassador |
52 |
Saloojee YM |
Ambassador |
53 |
Schoombie N |
Ambassador |
54 |
Shaik M |
Ambassador |
55 |
Sigwela EM |
Ambassador |
56 |
Sisulu BR |
Ambassador |
57 |
Sisulu SM |
Ambassador |
58 |
Skweyiya ZST |
Ambassador |
59 |
Tsheole N |
Ambassador |
60 |
Visser TG |
Ambassador |
61 |
Wheeler TF |
Ambassador |
62 |
Zazeraj VJ |
Ambassador |
63 |
Zulu VT |
Ambassador |