#FirstThingsFirst - Outrage over DIRCO's Protocol and Etiquette Training for the Spouses of office bearers.

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The Department of International Relations and Cooperation held a Protocol and Etiquette Training for the Spouses and Partners of the Ministers and Deputy Ministers, hosted by Ms Bawinile Lamola. When DIRCO posted the photos on X, outrage ensued, many questioning where the funds for the event originated, even though the department mentioned that it was proudly sponsored by Assupol and Huawei. The team and listeners shared their views on the outrage, highlighting the important of having such an event for the country.

13 Feb 12AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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