President Ramaphosa mourns the passing of Namibian President Dr Hage Geingob 

Lerato Mbhiza

IN a statement from the Presidency a few hours after the death of His Excellency President Hage Gottfriend Geingob of the Republic of Namibia on Sunday morning, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he was “deeply saddened by the passing early today” of his 82-year-old neighbour and counterpart.

“On behalf of the government and people of South Africa, President Ramaphosa extends deep condolences to the government and people of Namibia, and especially First Lady Madame Monica Geingob and the immediate and extended family.

“President Ramaphosa extends his sympathy to Acting President of the Republic of Namibia His Excellency Dr Nangolo Mbumba, the Cabinet of our neighbouring state and the leadership and members of the SWAPO Party at this time of mourning,” the Presidency said in the statement.

Geingob died early on Sunday in a Windhoek hospital where he was being treated