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President Mbeki Sends Condolences to Ellen Khuzwayo's Family President
Thabo Mbeki has received the sad news of the death today of one of South Africa's
finest daughters, the writer and activist Dr Ellen Khuzwayo. Dr Khuzwayo
will be remembered for her outstanding role in the struggle against apartheid
and for her contribution to the development of South African literature. She
became one of the path-finders of our constitutional dispensation when she served
her country and people as one of the first 490 democratically elected members
of the National Legislature between 1994 and 1999. Accordingly and in recognition
of her sterling contribution to society, former President Nelson Mandela honoured
Dr Khuzwayo with The Order for Meritorious Service in 1999. President Mbeki
expressed his heartfelt condolences to Dr Khuzwayo's family and friends. Enquiries:
Mukoni
Ratshitanga
Cell: 082 300 3447 Issued by: The Presidency
19 April
2006
Source: SAPA | 
