S. African pres. offers condolences on Ayat. Rafsanjani's departure

Zuma wrote in his message that ex-president of Iran was forerunner in establishment and expansion of politico-economic relations between Iran and African states, especially South Africa.
Zuma said South African nation shares grief with Iranian nation for the sad occasion.
Meanwhile, President Zuma expressed condolences to the bereaved family of the late Ayatollah and Iranian government and nation on the occasion.
Ayatollah Rafsanjani passed away on Sunday evening at the age of 82 due to cardiac arrest caused by heart attack.
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