Condolences extended to Minister's family

President Jacob Zuma has extended his condolences to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and her family on the sad passing of her father, Douglas Vakele Mapisa.

“We wish to express our deepest condolences to Minister Mapisa-Nqakula and her family at this hour.

“May they find strength to cope with the difficulty and deep-seated pain that the passing of a parent brings to any household. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mapisa and Nqakula families at this trying time,” said President Zuma. – SAnews.gov.za