/EINPresswire.com/ The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) is deeply saddened to learn of the untimely demise of the affable Minister of Public Service and Administration of South Africa, Comrade Radhakrishna (Roy) Padayachee, in Addis Ababa, where he was leading the South African delegation to the African Peer Review Congress.





Ever the willing and dedicated servant of the people of South Africa, a firm believer in the African destiny, a world citizen, an exemplary stalwart in the struggle for the establishment of a non-racial, gender neutral, compassionate society, and a true friend of Eelam Tamils, the indefatigable Comrade Padayachee is no more. He died in harness as would only have been expected of a tireless and ceaseless activist like him.





Comrade Padayachee cut his teeth as a political activist, as a member of the Natal Indian Congress, a constituent partner of the African National Congress. Ever since becoming the Minister of Public Service and Administration of South Africa, he had ably and eminently projected the image and authority of South Africa in continental and international affairs.





He led the move in forming the Solidarity for Justice and Peace Group which committed to bring about a just political settlement to the national conflict in the island of Sri Lanka. In the waning days of the War of Vanni, he was instrumental in the efforts of the Government of South Africa to bring a ceasefire and negotiated settlement in the armed conflict between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam and the Government of Sri Lanka.





At the end of the war, he refocused his efforts to protect the dignity of Tamils of Eelam and for the betterment of their lives. His service to our cause was greatly appreciated and will be sorely missed.





The Tamil freedom movement has appreciated all of the support offered to it by the ANC and comrade Padayachee. We realize that we have lost a valuable ally and a dear friend in his death, but we are proud to recognize that comrade Padayachie died while in the midst of public service.





TGTE recognizes comrade Padayachee's contribution to the Tamil cause and conveys its condolences to his wife Sally Padayachee, his children and other members of the family.





May his soul rest in peace.





Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran


Prime Minister


Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam(TGTE)





For info: pmo@tgte.org





*Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) is a democratically elected government of Tamil Diaspora from the island of Sri Lanka. Its actions are strictly non-violent, democratic and diplomatic. It held internationally supervised elections in twelve countries to elect Members of Parliament (MPs). These MPs drafted and ratified a Constitution and elected a Prime Minister, a 10 member Cabinet and a Speaker.





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