Vusumuzi Dube
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau
Swaymo Enterprises, the company whose bus was being operated by DNC Transport and was involved in a road accident that killed 42 people near Makhado town in South Africa, has expressed its condolences to the relatives of the deceased.
South African authorities are yet to release the names of the casualties, which include seven children, 17 men and 18 women.
The company’s Managing Director, Mr Alec Chikandiwa, said on Monday that they had also sent a team to Makhado to offer compassionate assistance to the families and the necessary support to authorities in that country.
“To our valued customers and passengers, we express our deepest condolences to the families of the 42 passengers who tragically lost their lives in the devastating accident involving one of our buses that was being operated by fellow bus operator DNC, near Makhado town, approximately 100km before the Beitbridge Border Post,” he said.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic event, and our thoughts are with the families, friends and loved ones of those affected.
“May the memories of your loved ones bring you strength and comfort during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you. We have sent a team on the ground to assist the families and authorities during this darkest moment in our lives.”
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