The Department of Health and Zororo-Phumulani are facilitating the repatriation of the Masunda-Shoperai family following a tragic accident that claimed three lives, sparking widespread mourning in South Africa and Zimbabwe.
South Africa’s Department of Health and the funeral services provider Zororo-Phumulani have stepped in to facilitate the repatriation and funeral arrangements for the Masunda-Shoperai family following a devastating double tragedy on the N1 near Bela-Bela, Limpopo, which claimed three lives.
The Department of Health will cover the full cost of repatriation and funeral arrangements, working alongside Zororo-Phumulani to ensure a dignified and coordinated process.
The tragedy has sparked widespread mourning across South Africa and Zimbabwe.
On May 9, 2026, 44-year-old Paul Masunda was fatally struck by a light motor vehicle while crossing the N1 near an informal bus stop used by travellers heading north.
