The message said:

Your Excellency,

On the auspicious occasion of the celebration of the Day of the Foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on 09 September 2020, the Government and people of the Republic of South Africa join me in conveying to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of Democratic People's Republic of Korea, our warmest greetings and sincere congratulations.

I take this opportunity to also express the wish for Your Excellency's good health and reaffirm our desire to further enhance and consolidate the excellent bond of friendship that exists between our countries.

Please accept, your Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.