17 March 2004
The South African Communist Party is concerned about the shooting outside the Cape Town houses of former President Nelson Mandela. We pass our condolences to the family of our compatriot who died from the shooting (whose name has not yet been released to the public).
The SACP condemns the criminal/s who perpetrated this act. What lies behind this action? We call on the SAPS to investigate this case and get to the bottom of this attack.
The SACP wishes to warn the criminal/s that the people of South Africa will not be intimidated and that they will do everything in their power to defend Mandela and everything that his life represents.
CONTACT
Mazibuko Kanyiso Jara (surname Jara)
Head of the Office of the General Secretary
South African Communist Party
Tel - + 27 11 339 3621,
Fax - +27 11 339 4244/6880
Cell - +83 651 0271
Email - mazibuko@sacp.org.za