15 July 2014
President Jacob Zuma has sent his
condolences on the passing of author Nadine Gordimer who passed away in her
sleep on Sunday at the age of 90-years-old.
President Zuma said South Africa has lost a
renowned writer. Meanwhile Archbishop
Emeritus Desmond Tutu described Gordimer as a humble human being.
Nadine Gordimer was the first South African
to win a Nobel Prize in Literature.
Presidential Spokesperson Mac Maharaj said she
was also part of the brave men and women of our country who championed the
social role of art, music and literature in advancing the struggle against
apartheid and for freedom, equality and democracy.
Maharaj added that South Africa has lost a great
patriot, a renowned writer and an outstanding voice for equality and freedom.
“We wish to express, on behalf of
government and the entire population, our sincerest words of condolence to her
family, friends and the whole spectrum of the literary community.” Maharaj
said.
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