Pretoria - The Presidency says the story published by the City Press newspaper, on Sunday, stating that President Jacob Zuma has established a high level government mediation team to discuss an alleged insult by the AmaMpondo King Zanozuko Sigcau, is incorrect.
The Presidency said according to the newspaper, a mediation team has been established by President Zuma, comprising the Deputy Minister responsible for traditional affairs at the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Obed Bapela, Presidency Director-General, Dr Cassius Lubisi and Traditional Affairs Director-General, Prof Charles Nwaila, to discuss with the royal family about the alleged insult.
“This is not true. The President has not established such a team. There is no mediation between the President and King Sigcau. The royal family sent a letter of apology last month and the President accepted the apology formally through a letter from Dr Lubisi. The matter was then closed. There are no plans for any further discussion of the matter,” said the Presidency. - SAnews.gov.za
