Zuma's meeting with Ajay Gupta: SA High Commissioner to India faces scrutiny
Former South African President Jacob Zuma is facing scrutiny after being photographed with fugitive Ajay Gupta in India. Government officials are debating whether the High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, acted appropriately by providing diplomatic support to Zuma during the visit.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the diplomatic privileges afforded to former heads of state and their potential to complicate current foreign policy.
President Jacob Zuma pictured in India with Ajay Gupta and spiritual leaders.Picture: Facebook
The article presents both the government's concern and the expert's defense of the diplomat's actions without taking a side.
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