Deputy Minister Fransman concludes visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Marius Fransman undertook a working visit to Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Sunday, 03 March 2013.
Deputy Minister Fransman held bilateral consultations with the UAE Under-Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Mr Abdulla Al Hamed, concerning the case of Professor Cyril Karabus.
Professor Karabus, an emeritus Professor at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and specialist paediatric oncologist, has been in detention in Abu Dhabi since 19 August 2012 in connection with a case dating back to 2002/2003 related to the death of a three-year old Yemeni patient. He is currently out on bail.
The unavailability of the medical record of the Higher Medical Committee has resulted in the postponement of Professor Karabus's court hearing for the 13th time. The next court date is on Wednesday, 20 March 2013.