Article: SOUTH AFRICA DECORATES INDONESIAN NATIONAL HERO.

Pretoria, Sept 27 (ANTARA) - Indonesian national hero from South Sulawesi Syech Yusuf received the highest state award from South Africa on Tuesday for his service to the struggle of the South African people against colonialism.The Order of the Companion of Oliver Reginald Tambo award was handed over by South African President Thabo Mbeki to H Andi Makmun representing the late hero at the Union Building, Pretoria, in the presence of Indonesian Vice President Yusuf Kalla.Also attending the ceremony were Indonesian Foreign Minister Hasan Wirajuda, Religious Affairs Minister Maftuh Basyuni, vice chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly, AM Fatwa and deputy ...

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