Question NW558 to the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
04 November 2019 - NW558
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
(1) With regard to the matter between the South African Ambassador to the United Nations and employee that was fired a year ago, (a) on what grounds was the employee first dismissed and (b) was the dismissal within the jurisdiction of Switzerland or South Africa; (2) was the Ambassador ordered to reinstate the employee; if so, (a) by who and (b) on what basis; (3) has the reinstatement taken place; if not, when will the employee be reemployed? NW 1555E
Reply:
1(a) There were no grounds for dismissal
(b) South Africa, as the employing country
2(a) Yes, by the Director-General
(b) On the basis that the dismissal was found to be both procedurally and substantively unfair
3(a) Not yet
(b) The date of reemployment has not been finalised