South African Ambassador
In August 2009 President Jacob Zuma appointed Tony Leon as Ambassador to Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. After receiving diplomatic training, Leon took up his post in September. Leon follows many Democratic Alliance and Democratic Party members who have become Ambassadors - such as Harry Schwarz, Zach de Beer, Douglas Gibson and Sandra Botha.
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