Zuma sends condolences on Thatcher’s death

Former British prime minister, Baroness Margaret Thatcher

Former British prime minister, Baroness Margaret Thatcher

Published Apr 8, 2013

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Pretoria -President Jacob Zuma conveyed his condolences to the British people on Monday at the death of their former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Lady Thatcher and the people of the United Kingdom during this difficult time,” he said, according to the international relations department.

Thatcher served as prime minister from 1979 to 1990. She was the first woman to hold the post.

She died of a stroke on Monday morning, at the age of 87. - Sapa

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