Cape Town, 6 January 2026.- The Friendship Association with Cuba in South Africa, FOCUS, especially the Cape Town chapter, sent its condolences and message of solidarity to the government and people of Cuba for the loss of 32 Cuban nationals, who gave their lives following the US military aggression in Venezuela.
The statement recognises that the death of the Cuban combatants has not been in vain and, it actually brings to light the true face of imperialism. It also highlights Cuba's historically supportive stance towards the oppressed peoples of the world and the sending of doctors, teachers, specialists and engineers to any country in need, where Cubans risk their own lives in pursuit of social welfare.
The statement also emphasizes the brotherhood between the peoples of Cuba and South Africa and that Cuba's contribution to the struggle against apartheid cannot be forgotten, since it was not only spiritual, but material, principled and costly. “Our shared history deepens our grief and strengthens our resolve to stand in solidarity with Cuba,” the text states.
(Cuban Embassy in South Africa)