signed Mr Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma President of the Republic of South Africa (c) he President of the Republic submitted the following letter dated 19 July 2011 to the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, informing members of the Council of the extension of the employment of the South African National Defence Force for service in fulfilment of the international obligations of the Republic of South Africa towards the United Nations and African Union as part of the UN/AN Hybrid Operation in Darfur.