South Africa: Condolences Following the Passing of Former President of Zambia

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences following the passing of former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu.

“On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa offers his condolences to President Lungu’s family and to the nation and government of the Republic of Zambia led by His Excellency President Hakainde Hichilema,” said the Presidency in a statement on Friday.

President Lungu passed away on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in a Pretoria hospital where he had…