Zuma sends condolences to Baai's family, friends

Pretoria - President Jacob Zuma has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the Human Rights Commissioner Sandile Baai, who passed away on Wednesday.

Zuma also extended condolences, on behalf of government and South Africans, to the South African Human Rights Commission.

"Commissioner Baai's death is a loss not only to his family but also to the legal fraternity, the South African Human Rights Commission and the nation at large. We will miss his services and dedication. We also share in the loss and our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this dark hour. May his soul rest in peace," Zuma said.