SA special envoys to give update on US trip

PRETORIA - A high-level delegation that visited the US recently will give an update on meetings in Washington.

The Presidency says the special envoys had open and fruitful engagements with various stakeholders.

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But the visit has been overshadowed by startling allegations made by US Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety.

He claimed the country supplied Russia with weapons of war.

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He has since apologised for not using the correct diplomatic channels.

Brigety was summoned by Minister Naledi Pandor on Friday and chastised for his public comments.