Rejoice Mabudafhasi tipped to replace Mbete as SA ambassador in Zimbabwe
28 December 2020 - 11:35 By Lenin Ndebele
Rejoice Mabudafhasi, right, is tipped to become SA's ambassador in Zimbabwe.
Image: PUXLEY MAKGATHO
Rejoice Mabudafhasi, 77, who served as deputy minister in at least two portfolios, is tipped to replace Mphakama Mbete as SA ambassador to Zimbabwe as early as January next year, diplomatic sources told TimesLIVE.
The one-time national treasurer of the National Education, Health and Allied Workers' Union (Nehawu), an affiliate of Cosatu, is expected to seek to strengthen trade and economic relations between Harare and Pretoria.
Lunga Nqengelele, media liaison officer at the ministry of international relations and co-operation, said however that the department will only comment should she present her credentials in Harare.