Thank you, SA, say Sisulus

The Sisulu family has expressed gratitude for the support that carried them through the trying time following the passing of Albertina Sisulu.

"The weight of our loss was lessened as we realised that it was shared by so many," the family said in a statement on Friday.

They were also humbled at the extent of honour and homage paid by government, legislatures, the ANC, all political parties, the clergy, the international community and especially by ordinary South Africans to their mother and their family, they said.

The Sisulus expressed appreciation for the sensitivity shown by the media in reporting on their bereavement as well as the laying to rest of their mother.

"At every stage during the past fortnight, you carried in your media space and editorials messages of support and tributes that were conveyed not only to us but to the entire nation," the family said.

Liberation struggle veteran Sisulu died this month at the age of 92 at her Linden home in Johannesburg.