announcement of provisional election results in the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC)
16 November 2006
Cape Town - South African President, Thabo Mbeki, today, Thursday, 16
November 2006, in his preliminary response, noted the announcement of
provisional Presidential election results in the DRC.
On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of South Africa, the
President congratulated the DRC's Independent Electoral Commission for
organising both the first and second round of the Presidential elections,
including the regional elections.
Similarly the President congratulated the people of the DRC who came out in
their numbers to participate in this historic process as part of efforts to
shape the destiny of their country.
At this stage, South Africa will await the outcome of the final confirmation
of the Presidential elections by the DRC's Supreme Court, before a full and
comprehensive response to the results is made.
Enquiries:
Ronnie Mamoepa
Cell: 082 990 4853
Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
16 November 2006
