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President Mbeki congratulates Ms Hellen Zille
7 May 2007
President Thabo Mbeki has, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of South Africa, congratulated Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Ms, Helen Zille, for her election as party leader yesterday.
The President telephoned Ms Zille last night and wished her success in her work as leader of the Official Opposition in our Parliament.
The President also conveyed his congratulations to the President-elect of the French Republic, Mr Nicolas Sarkozy. Mr Sarkozy will himself contact President Mbeki later this week.
For more information, please contact:
Mukoni Ratshitanga
Tel: 012 300 5436
Cell: 082 300 3447
Issued by: The Presidency
7 May 2007