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Press release announcing that "the President of the Republic of South Africa, Jacob Zuma is the first visiting Head of State to request an official tour of a British supermarket, it was announced today. The President will be visiting the Greenwich branch of Sainsbury's because of his interests in the company's strong and acknowledged 'green' credentials and its commitment to the environment, as well as its strong trading links with Africa. The value of goods Sainsbury's sources from South Africa is set to grow to over £200 million this year."