Warning against Taiwan trip a last-minute affair, says Tshwane mayor Msimanga
Tshwane Mayor Solly Msimanga has hit back at ANC criticism of his trip to Taiwan‚ suggesting that he was given permission to travel to that country. Msimanga told reporters on Wednesday that he was warned against travelling to Taiwan just a few minutes before boarding his flight. He said "nobody ever communicated with myself" about any diplomatic problems that may arise from the trip until he was about to step on the plane to Taipei. "To show that this was a manufactured outrage‚ only five minutes before I boarded the plane did I receive a call from the spokesperson of (the Department of International Relations and Cooperation). You can’t use a diplomatic passport without permission. You can’t go through the state protocol office ... without being allowed to be there‚" said Msimanga. He challenged the department to release communication between Tshwane and itself‚ saying he would do the same to prove who was telling the truth. Msimanga’s trip to Taiwan drew the ire of the ANC‚ which...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.