Cape Town – Ambassador Thembisile Cheryl Majola, the Director-General of South Africa’s State Security Agency (SSA), has resigned, according to an announcement by the Presidency.
The resignation was accepted by President Cyril Ramaphosa, and Majola’s departure, by mutual consent, will be effective from November 30, 2023, Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said.
“Ambassador Majola commenced her role at SSA on 1 March 2022 and her resignation, by mutual consent with the President, will be effective as of 30 November 2023.
President @CyrilRamaphosa has accepted the resignation of State Security Agency (SSA) Director-General, Ambassador Thembisile Cheryl Majola. https://t.co/zoB1H0DSwh
— Presidency | South Africa 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) November 15, 2023
“The President has expressed his appreciation to Ambassador Majola for her contribution to the reform and rebuilding of the State Security Agency,” Magwenya said.
Majola, who took on the role in March 2022, has been acknowledged by the President for her contribution to the reform and rebuilding of the State Security Agency.
Majola, a former Deputy Minister of Energy and South Africa’s ambassador to multiple countries, has had a history of holding various positions in the Presidency and contributing to diplomatic negotiations.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
