Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY FROM PRESIDENT MANDELA TO PRESIDENT HERZOG HIS EXCELLENCY, DR ROMAN HERZOG PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY BONN FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY
Your Excellency
I was greatly shocked and saddened by the news of the train accident in Eschede in Northern Germany on 3 June 1998 and the tragic loss of so many lives.
On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of South Africa, I wish to express my sincere condolences to yourself, your government and the people of the Federal Republic of Germany. Your country, its people and in particular the relatives affected by this tragedy will remain in our hearts and minds in this time of bereavement.
Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurance of my highest consideration.
NELSON R MANDELA PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA 04 JUNE 1998 CAPE TOWN