Resignation as Minister of Foreign Affairs
Jan Olivier
Dear South African citizens. It is with great sorrow that I have to announce my resignation from the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. My Real Life commitments are of such nature that I simply do not have the time to carry out the duties and responsibilities of MOFA.
I believe that when one is appointed as a Cabinet Minister, the time to do the job is as important as the skills, and I certainly do not want the title, if I can't do the job that goes with it. I believe eSA deserves a MOFA who will have both the skills and the time.
I will still be part of eSA, and still contribute where I can to build up the country. If I have more time to my disposal in future, and if asked, I would gladly serve in a Government position again.
I would like to thank Ines Schumacher and Steven Bosch for the confidence in me and I would like to thank all my many friends for the support.
PHUZAAAAAA !!!!
Comments
It is sad to see you go, from what i heard you were excellent at your job 🙂
I believe the new MoFA will be announced in Steve-...ahem, the new presidents choice of cabinet XD
Sorry to see you go, I completely understand RL rears it ugly head and maesses with your eLife...
Don't stay away too long Jan.
We need good people like yourself in eSA.
Totally, stick aroumd please Jan