The South African government has expressed condolences following the death of a Malawian national during the repatriation operation, saying all police and forensic procedures were conducted before the journey resumed.
The South African government has expressed its condolences following the death of a Malawian national during the ongoing repatriation operation, saying all necessary police and forensic procedures were followed before the remaining passengers were allowed to continue their journey home.
This comes after a Malawian national died after falling ill on a Malawi-bound bus that had departed the repatriation processing centre during the ongoing repatriation operation.
In a statement issued by Deputy Government Spokesperson William Baloyi on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, government said it had noted, "with deep sadness, the passing of a Malawian national during the ongoing repatriation operation."
"On behalf of Government and the people of South Africa, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, loved ones, fellow travellers and the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi during this difficult time," the statement said.
