Meles Zenawi: Zuma mourns 'one of Africa's greatest sons'

2 September 2012 Last updated at 04:28 ET Help

South Africa's President Zuma has paid tribute to Ethiopia's long-serving Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, who died in August.

Thousands of people attended the state funeral in Addis Ababa. Dozens of foreign leaders and dignitaries, including at least 20 African presidents, were present.

President Zuma described Mr Meles as "a patriot and a visionary", who fought for "social justice for his people".

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