Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane to pay tribute to the late President Omar Bongo Ondimba.

Pretoria - South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane supported by Mrs Sizakele Makhumalo Zuma, the Spouse of President Jacob Zuma will depart South Africa on Monday 15 June 2009 ahead of the ceremony that will pay tribute to the late President Omar Bongo Ondimba by International communities scheduled for Tuesday 16 June 2009 in Libreville, Gabon .

In this regard, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Government and the people of Gabon following the death of their President.

South African delegation will return to South Africa on Tuesday 16 June 2009.

Issued by Nomfanelo Kota on 082 459 3787

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Private Bag X 152
Pretoria
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15 June 2009