SA High Commission in India confirms visa application by His Holiness The Dalai Lama
The South African High Commission in New Delhi, Republic of India, has received a visa application from the office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama for a planned visit by His Holiness to South Africa (see Cape Times report).
The application will be taken through normal due process. The relevant authorities will communicate with the applicant thereafter.
UPDATE:
Update on His Holiness The Dalai Lama's visa application
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has received written confirmation from the office of His Holiness The Dalai Lama in India indicating that His Holiness has cancelled his planned visit to South Africa.