Phumzile Van Damme, IFP’s Van der Merwe ‘ambassador candidates’ (opens original article in a new tab)

Phumzile Van Damme and Liezl van der Merwe are being considered for ambassadorial roles as South Africa fills diplomatic vacancies.

• Phumzile Van Damme and Liezl van der Merwe are among 40 candidates for ambassadorial appointments in South Africa.
• Van Damme is recommended for Norway, while van der Merwe is considered for a European country.
• Van der Merwe is the second IFP member likely to be appointed ambassador since the GNU formation.