Issued by the Northern Cape Provincial Government
6 May 2003
On behalf of the Northern Cape Province, and its entire people, I express our deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow to the Sisulu family and friends during this sad moment.
We mourn with you, Comrades, and we bow our heads in respect for Comrade Walter Sisulu, who was a founder member of ANC Youth League.
Comrade Sisulu was a dedicated and committed leader who fought tirelessly for freedom and democracy.
He also played an active and important role in the unfolding process of our new democratic dispensation in our country.
His death is indeed a tragedy for the entire South African Nation; it is a loss for all progressive and freedom loving people in the world.
May his soul rest in peace
God's richest blessings
E.M Dipico
Premier of the Northern Cape