Shift from Africa 'didn't come easy' says high commissioner

Published August 4, 2010

After four years, the well-known South African high commissioner Abraham Nkomo is leaving his post.

He says his time in Ottawa was enjoyable, that the city is friendly, and that it lends itself well to the "lifestyle imposed on diplomats."

"You are close to the top echelons of the administration. In that way, you are well-placed," he says.

Perhaps the most recognizable aspect...