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Visa applications for him and his entourage were submitted to the South African High Commission in New Delhi, India, at the end of August, and original passports were submitted on September 20, more than two weeks ago, a statement on his website said.
However, South Africa's foreign affairs office said it did not refuse a visa.
"South Africa will not comment on the decision, because it is not our decision, it is his decision," according to spokesman Clayson Monyela, who said the visa application was still under consideration.
The Dalai Lama had been invited to the country to receive the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation and to speak at a number of events, including a lecture in honor of Desmond Tutu's 80th birthday.
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/04/world/africa/south-africa-dalai-lama/?hpt=wo_bn10
However, South Africa's foreign affairs office said it did not refuse a visa.
"South Africa will not comment on the decision, because it is not our decision, it is his decision," according to spokesman Clayson Monyela, who said the visa application was still under consideration.
The Dalai Lama had been invited to the country to receive the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation and to speak at a number of events, including a lecture in honor of Desmond Tutu's 80th birthday.
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/04/world/africa/south-africa-dalai-lama/?hpt=wo_bn10