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上海に帰ってきてから気づいたのだが、上海駐在の南アフリカ総領事 Lassy Chiwayo氏が「健康」上の理由で先月突然本国に召還された。（北京の）大使をぶんなぐったとか、上海でストリーキングをしたといった噂が流れいてるが、本人はどちらも否認している。また不幸は重なるというか、南アフリカ MpumalangaにあるChiwayo氏の自宅も原因不明の火事になった。この裏に政治的陰謀はありやなしや？SA envoy loses it - Naked diplomat Chiwayo recalled
2013/03/11 | NGWAKO MALATJI |
SOUTH Africa's consul-general to China and former mayor of Mbombela Lassy Chiwayo has allegedly been recalled after embarrassing the country in the world's second biggest economy.
Chiwayo tainted South Africa's reputation by allegedly walking around the streets next to his Shanghai official residence naked about three months ago.
It is also alleged that Chiwayo assaulted South Africa's ambassador to China, Bheki Langa at a function in Beijing.
A source tells Sunday World that Chiwayo, due to an unconfirmed medical condition, had been acting strangely before he was recalled.
But Chiwayo dismisses as untrue claims that he assaulted Langa and that he paraded naked in the streets of China.
He also poured cold water on claims that he was relieved of his duty as the consul-general.
"All that you are saying is news to me. My relationship with Dr Langa is very healthy and cordial. Where was I found naked? That's news to me. I'm not aware of that. It is the first time I hear that from you," he says.
Chiwayo also rubbished claims that he has "health challenges".
"I don't have any health challenges that need intervention from the department. I have stress-induced diabetic conditions which I picked up when I was in Mbombela. All I need to do is to choose my diet, avoid working under stressful environments and fundamentally overhaul my lifestyle. But that does not need any professional attention from the department," he says.
Asked why he was now based in South Africa and not discharging his duties in China, Chiwayo says: "It's a general practice that when you are in that environment (the diplomatic corps) you will be assigned to other responsibilities anywhere."
Chiwayo declines to comment when we read him the e-mail we received from the department stating his posting in China has been "terminated".
Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirms that Chiwayo has been recalled.
"Mr L Chiwayo is back in South Africa. While on official duty in China he experienced health related challenges which necessitated the termination of his posting as consul-general.
"He is currently receiving professional assistance from relevant units in the department.
"We shall make an announcement once his replacement has been appointed," Clayson Monyela says.
Monyela, however, refuses to be drawn into commenting on allegations that Chiwayo assaulted Langa and that he often walked around the streets leafless.
But our deep throat insists Chiwayo was found several times traipsing around the streets without his clothing.
"He would disappear for days without trace and he would be found walking around naked," says the source.
It is alleged that when he was deported, Chiwayo was escorted to the airport by police officers.
He was also subdued with tranquilisers upon arrival at OR International Airport, the source explains.
Meanwhile, newspaper reports last month said Chiwayo's house in Mpumalanga was mysteriously gutted by fire.
The reports said the fire damaged parts of the state house he was leasing, including Persian rugs valued at R300000, his bedroom suite and curtains, as well as his quad bike and Porsche.
http://www.sundayworld.co.za/news/2013/03/11/sa-envoy-loses-it---naked-diplomat-chiwayo-recalled
See also
Steve Robson “ South African diplomat 'found wandering naked in streets' is sent home from China after complaints over 'regular nude strolls'” http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2292058/Lassy-Chiwayo-South-African-diplomat-recalled-Chinese-embassy-wandering-naked-streets.html
Aislinn Laing “South Africa recalls consul-general to Shanghai 'found wandering naked'” http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/southafrica/9923324/South-Africa-recalls-consul-general-to-Shanghai-found-wandering-naked.html
