T Mbeki birthday message to Nelson Mandela

17 July 2006

President Thabo Mbeki and Mrs Zanele Mbeki have extended a happy birthday
message to former President Nelson Mandela on his 88th birthday.

President Mbeki expressed the wish that Madiba lives long enough to see the
full bloom of our nation as it continues to regenerate itself into a peaceful,
prosperous and united people, at peace with itself and its neighbours.

The President added that Madiba's life was exemplary and will perhaps pass
as one amongst the rare models of a true South African.

For more information, please contact:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447

Issued by: The Presidency
17 July 2006