South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane, supported by Mrs Sizakele Makhumalo Zuma, the Spouse of President Jacob Zuma will depart South Africa on Monday, 15 June 2009 ahead of the ceremony that will pay tribute to the late President Omar Bongo Ondimba by international communities scheduled for Tuesday, 16 June 2009 in Libreville, Gabon .
In this regard, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, government and the people of Gabon following the death of their President. South African delegation will return to South Africa on Tuesday, 16 June 2009.
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Issued by: Department of International Relations and Cooperation
15 June 2009
Source: Department of International Relations and Cooperation (http://www.dfa.gov.za/)
