Kutesa signs Winnie Mandela condolence book

Apr 07, 2018

Kutesa said Winnie will be remembered as one of Africa’s greatest heroines for her invaluable contribution to the fight against apartheid

PIC: Foreign affairs minister Kutesa signing the condolence book in Kampala on Friday. (Courtesy photo)

CONDOLENCE

KAMPALA - Foreign affairs minister Sam Kutesa on Friday paid a visit to the South African High Commission in Kampala. He signed the official condolence book mourning the passing of Winnie Madikizela Mandela who died on Monday.

According to a statement from the foreign affairs ministry, Kutesa also passed on the following condolence Message to the High Commissioner:

It is with deep sorrow that I recently learnt of Mrs Winnie-Madikizela Mandela's passing. She will be remembered as one of Africa's greatest heroines for her invaluable contribution to the fight against apartheid, colonialism and injustice.

Her determination and resilience filled the vacuum created by the imprisonment of the former President Nelson Mandela and other top leaders of the African National Congress (ANC). She was an inspiration to the ANC and many other freedom struggles across Africa. 

Winnie was also an icon and inspiration to women in Africa and beyond, dedicating her life to important social causes at home and abroad, including the wellbeing of the most vulnerable groups. Africa has truly lost an icon. May her soul rest in peace!

 

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