South Africa recalls its High Commissioner/ambassador in India following reported images of a meeting involving former president Jacob Zuma and businessman Ajay Gupta, who faces corruption allegations. According to The Rio Times, South Africa’s minister of international relations and cooperation, Ronald Lamola, recalls High Commissioner Anil Sooklal from New Delhi after the Zuma–Gupta-linked gathering, which also reopens the debate over South Africa’s “state capture” allegations. Times of India reports that the recall follows the appearance of photos depicting Zuma meeting Ajay Gupta. Both outlets link the latest development to Zuma’s years in office and the Gupta family’s widely discussed influence during that period. Times of India notes that the Gupta brothers and Zuma deny the allegations against them, saying the charges are unfounded. The reports describe the recall as a diplomatic response to the circumstances surrounding the meeting, while the underlying corruption claims remain contested by those accused. The recall decision reflects heightened political scrutiny over the relationship between the two governments amid renewed attention to the Zuma–Gupta controversy.