Bir Lehlou (Saharawi Republic) 20 July 2022 (SPS)- The President of the Saharawi Republic and Secretary General of Frente Polisario, Brahim Ghali, presented deep condolences to the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on the passing of the Deputy Secretary General of the African National Congress, Mrs. Jasmine Duarte.
In a letter addressed to his counterpart last Sunday, the Saharawi President extended to President Ramaphosa “and to the family and comrades of the deceased our most heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies at this painful time.”
He added that “Comrade Duarte was a stalwart of the anti-Apartheid struggle, an activist and a committed comrade who was always at the forefront and in the avant-garde of the progressive forces in South Africa and Africa.”
He further asserted that the deceased “will always be remembered for her commitment, leadership and dedicated service to her party and her country,” adding that Saharawi “thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.”
At the time of her passing, Comrade Jessie was serving as Deputy Secretary General of the African National Congress since 2012 and a member of its National Executive Committee since 2002. (SPS)
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