South Africa’s Ambassador to Algeria, Billy Masetlha, has passed away. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has confirmed that Masetlha passed away today after a long illness.
South Africa’s Ambassador to Algeria, Billy Masetlha, has passed away.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has confirmed that Masetlha passed away today after a long illness. He served the government in various capacities, including as Director General of the National Intelligence Agency.The South African Ambassador to Algeria Billy Masetlha has passed on.
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