Africa-Press – Namibia. DR. Riaan Eksteen, renowned for his contributions to international diplomacy and literature, recently donated a number of books to the Parliament Library.
The donated books, which were received by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, cover a range of genres, including political science, autobiographies, and memoirs. This includes books such as “The Search for Peace” by Douglas Hurd, “Churchill: The End of Glory” by John Charmley, and “High Noon in Southern Africa” by Chester Crocker.
Katjavivi expressed gratitude for the donation, highlighting that the books are an invaluable contribution to the Parliament Library. He emphasized that they will provide lawmakers and library users with an exceptional opportunity to expand their knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the world.
The donated books reflect Eksteen’s passion for politics, diplomacy, and literature. His book, “Beyond Diplomacy,” which was released last year, is further evidence of this.
“Beyond Diplomacy” details Eksteen’s experience as South Africa’s inaugural ambassador to Namibia and his general diplomatic career, which started in Washington, the United States of America.
As detailed in his book, Eksteen served as South Africa’s youngest ambassador under the leadership of John Vorster, Pieter Willem Botha, Frederik Willem de Klerk, and Nelson Mandela. Furthermore, he also assumed the role of Head of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) after his tenure as ambassador to the United Nations (UN) in New York and played a significant role in Namibia’s pre- and post-independence periods.
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