The message expressed profound condolences to the president and, through him, to the South African government and people and family members of the deceased.

The message said that the feats performed by Nelson Mandela in the struggle against racism and for democracy in South Africa would always be remembered by the South African people and progressive mankind.

It hoped that the South African government and people would register successes in their efforts to build a new, prosperous society as desired by the deceased under the leadership of the president.