to Malawian President
29 May 2007
Pretoria: South African President Thabo Mbeki and Mrs Zanele Mbeki today
Tuesday, 29 May 2007 extended, on behalf of the government and people of South
Africa, their heartfelt condolences, to Malawian President Dr Bingu wa
Mutharika following the death of the First Lady Ethel Mutharika on Monday, 28
May 2007.
In a message of support to President Mutharika, President Mbeki said, "The
government and people of South Africa convey their condolences following the
loss of such a great mother to the Malawian Nation, the government and people
of Malawi."
"The government and people of South Africa join the loved ones, family and
friends of Madame Mutharika in prayer and mourning during this time of sorrow
and bereavement," concluded President Thabo Mbeki.
For further information, please contact:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
29 May 2007
