Zambia to pay tribute toTambo

23 October 2009 - 02:00
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FORMER ANC president Oliver Reginald Tambo will be honoured in Zambia tomorrow for his role in bringing about a democratic South Africa.

FORMER ANC president Oliver Reginald Tambo will be honoured in Zambia tomorrow for his role in bringing about a democratic South Africa.

Zambian President Rupian Banda will honour the struggle stalwart at a function at the Lusaka Civic Centre. The honour will be received by Tambo's family. Zambia will also be celebrating its Independence Day.

Delegations from Ekurhuleni and the OR Tambo Municipality will be there to witness the event. "OR" died in 1993 in South Africa after spending years residing in Zambia - in exile. - Sowetan Reporter