President Cyril Ramaphosa posed for a photo with Namibian President Hage Geingob, who passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.
- Namibia's President Hage Geingob died early Sunday morning in a hospital in Windhoek.
- Both President Cyril Ramaphosa and Kenyan President William Ruto expressed their condolences.
- Geingob, who was serving his second term as president, announced last month that he was undergoing treatment for cancer.
Condolences continue to pour in following the death of Namibian President Hage Geingob, who passed away in a Windhoek hospital early on Sunday.
Geingob, who was undergoing treatment for cancer, was 82 years old.
President Cyril Ramaphosa said in a statement that he was deeply saddened by Geingob's death.
“On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa would like to express his deepest condolences to the government and people of Namibia, especially First Lady Monica Geingob and her immediate family,” the statement read.
President Ramaphosa also expressed his condolences to Namibia's Acting President, Dr. N'Golo Mbumba, his Cabinet, and the Swapo Party leadership and members.
“Today, South Africa joins the people of our sister country, Namibia, in mourning the loss of a South African leader, patriot and friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Geingob family and the people of Namibia who lost an outstanding leader in war. Just like South Africa, Namibia is also scheduled to hold elections in 2023, and when I think back to the fact that I was recently blessed with the privilege of having President Geingob, Madam Geingob, and other members of the Cabinet conduct their political affairs in October 2023. , I feel very sorry. Visit to Namibia.
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“During this visit, we were deeply inspired by President Geingob’s passionate belief in our common future as nations, and greater opportunity and prosperity for our people on both sides of the Orange River, and we hope that our two countries will continue to work together in an even closer partnership.” promised to build.
“President Geingob was a great veteran who liberated Namibia from colonialism and apartheid. He was also a great influence on the solidarity that the Namibian people extended to the people of South Africa so that we can be free today. ,” Mr Ramaphosa said.
Prime Minister Ramaphosa said he was filled with gratitude and sadness over the passing of his “comrade in struggle and close partner in our democratic system.”
Kenyan President William Ruto also expressed his deepest condolences to Geingob's family and the people of Namibia following his death.
Notice of the death of Dr. @hagegeingobPresident of the Republic of Namibia, February 4, 2024 Dear People of Namibia, It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our beloved President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Hage G. Geingob… pic.twitter.com/Qb2t6M5nHi
— Namibia Presidency (@NamPresidency) February 4, 2024
“President Geingob was an outstanding leader who served the Namibian people with focus and dedication. He believed in African unity and was a strong promoter of the continent’s voice and visibility on the world stage. “May God give strength and courage to the people of Namibia during this difficult time,” he posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
DA leader John Steenhuisen said in a statement that Mr Geingob's contributions to Namibia, South Africa and the Southern African Development Community had helped foster close diplomatic relations and trade in the region.
“As Namibia's longest-serving Prime Minister and third President, Mr. Geingob was instrumental in the growth and development of the Republic of Namibia since its independence in 1990. He was also a lifelong freedom fighter and anti-apartheid activist. “He contributed to the liberation of southern Africans who were often exiled to Botswana and the United States,” Steenhuisen said.