SOUTH AFRICA HANDS OVER HUMANITARIAN PACKAGE TO ZIMBABWE

Following the successful two-day Bi-National Commission between Zimbabwe and South Africa, held in Harare, the Ministers of International Relations and Cooperations and Transport, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu and Hon Blade Nzimande, respectively, handed over a humanitarian package to the people of Zimbabwe on behalf of the NGO, Gift of the Givers.

Handing over the package, which consists of medical supplies, school stationery and other immediate personal needs, the Ministers said the gift is from the people of South Africa to the people of Zimbabwe.

“On behalf the Gift of the Givers, we extend this consignment to the people of Zimbabwe. We hope this little contribution of medical and other urgent necessities will assist families," Minister Sisulu said.

The Zimbabwean Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperataion, Lt General Sibusiso Moyo, said: "On behalf of the Zimbabwean people, we welcome the gift; and this shows the strong bond of friendship that exists between the two countries. This is a true, lifesaving friendship between the people of South Africa and Zimbabwe”.

Enquiries: Mr Ndivhuwo Mabaya, MabayaN@dirco.gov.za, 083 645 7838

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