By Akani Nkuna
President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended heartfelt condolences following the death of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, describing it as a significant loss for the region and the continent.
Ramaphosa said in a statement in Friday that South Africa stood solidarity with the people of Zambia and the Lungu family during this time of mourning.
He praised Lungu’s leadership and legacy, calling his passing a moment of shared grief across Africa.
“As regional compatriots, South Africans are standing by the people of Zambia in this difficult moment. We have had the duty and privilege in recent weeks to care for a leader from our region whom we embraced as a brother and a friend,” Ramaphosa added.
Lungu, aged 68, passed away on Thursday at a hospital in Pretoria where he had been undergoing medical treatment for several weeks.
His death marks the end of a notable political chapter in Zambia’s history, with tributes pouring in from across the region.
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