President Thabo Mbeki extends Condolences following Kenyan Airways Plane Crash

Pretoria - South African President Thabo Mbeki today Saturday 5 May 2007 extended the heartfelt condolences of the government and people of South Africa to the Kenyan and Cameroonian authorities and South Africans who perished during the crash of a Kenyan airways flight earlier today.

In a message of support President Mbeki said, "The government and people of South Africa were shocked to hear of the tragic incident in which a Kenyan Airways airliner crashed with 105 passengers and 9 crew members on board."

"The thoughts and prayers of the government and people of South Africa are with the governments and families of those who have lost loved ones," concluded President Mbeki.

Accordingly the government and people of South Africa extend their heartfelt condolences to the Kenyan and Cameroonian authorities as well as families of South Africans who lost their loved ones in the crash.

Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853

Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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5 May 2007