Media Statement

24 November 2023

Minister Pandor sends condolences following the passing of former DIRCO Deputy Minister

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, has expressed her profound sadness at the passing away of the former Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Luwellyn Landers.

Mr Landers served as Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation between the years 2014 and 2019. He was first elected to Parliament in 1994 and served on various Parliamentary committees.

Minister Pandor said: “On behalf of Mr Landers’ former colleagues in Parliament, the staff at DIRCO and the diplomatic community at large, I offer my condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Mr Landers”.

Minister Pandor added that Mr Landers served Parliament and Government with diligence. “Mr Landers’ experience as a law-maker and a leader in the public service will be sorely missed”.

Enquiries: Mr Clayson Monyela, Spokesperson for DIRCO, 082 884 5974

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