# South Africa Recalls India Envoy After Zuma-Gupta Meeting

2026-08-06T15:40:31+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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South Africa has recalled its high commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, for consultations after he attended a June 26 meeting in Haridwar involving former president Jacob Zuma and businessman Ajay Gupta. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola confirmed the move but gave no further details. Photographs of the meeting prompted an internal inquiry by the foreign ministry. The Gupta brothers face allegations of political corruption linked to Zuma’s presidency from 2009 to 2018. They are accused of using their relationship with Zuma to influence contracts and cabinet appointments, and divert state funds. Zuma and the brothers deny wrongdoing. Lamola said officials had recommended new rules for diplomatic support during former presidents’ foreign visits.

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- hindustantimes.com <https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/south-africa-recalls-envoy-over-presence-at-event-with-one-of-the-gupta-brothers-101786027162921.html>
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/south-africa-recalls-envoy-for-attending-zuma-meet-with-businessman-gupta/articleshow/133017416.cms>

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