THE Presidency has invited all South Africans to show solidarity with the people of Cuba following the death of Fidel Castro. Condolence books, which can be signed by the public, have been placed at the offices of Premiers in all provinces. The KZN premier’s office is situated on Chatterton Road, Pietermaritzburg.
President Jacob Zuma attended the official mass memorial service on Tuesday in Havana for the late former President Castro, who died on Friday, 25 November, at age 90.
The President has ordered that the national flag be flown at half-mast at the South African mission in Cuba until 4 December.
Castro not only identified with the struggle against apartheid but also inspired the Cuban people to join South Africans in the struggle.
President Zuma has invited South Africans to express their appreciation for the role Cuba played in decolonising Southern Africa and ending apartheid by visiting the Union Buildings, Tuynhuys and the offices of Premiers to record personal or organisational messages.
The condolence books will be open to the public until further notice.
