President Jacob Zuma saddened by passing of Mr Hermanus Loots

President Jacob Zuma has expressed shock and sadness on the passing of Umkhonto we Sizwe struggle stalwart and former Member of Parliament, Mr Hermanus Loots who was famously known as James Stuart who passed on today, 25 January 2016.

“We have learned with shock and sadness the passing of our struggle veteran and freedom fighter, Mr Loots. We convey our heartfelt condolences to his family and the African national Congress. May his soul rest in peace,” the President said.

Mr Loots served as a Member of Parliament in the first non-racial parliament from 1994 to 1999 following the first democratic elections in 1994.

Enquiries:
Bongani Majola
Cell: 082 339 1993
E-mail: bonganim@presidency.gov.za

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