South Africa recalled its counsel-general to Shanghai after several complaints from people who witnessed Lassy Chiwayo wandering the streets naked near his official residence.  Pretoria says his Foreign Office contract was terminated due to “health reasons”.

The 44-year-old Chiwayo’s term in China has been marked with other bizarre behaviors.  At an official function in Beijing, Chiwayo physically attacked South African Ambassador Bheki Langa.  Pretoria says the men now enjoy a “cordial” relationship.

Last month, a suspected arson attack gutted Chiwayo’s home in South Africa and destroyed his Porsche and several valuable possessions.

Prior to that, he was hospitalized three times for “stress” while serving as a township mayor and constantly battled the head of the African National Congress.

As a young man, Chiwayo spent time in jail alongside fellow political prisoner Nelson Mandela.