LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The bodies of six Malawian nationals who lost their lives in a devastating road accident in Limpopo, South Africa, arrived in the country through the Mwanza Border Post on Friday afternoon.
The remains were received by officials from relevant government departments, relatives, and members of the public who gathered to pay their last respects.
The Malawian nationals were among 42 people who died in the accident, which occurred on Sunday night on the N1 highway in South Africa’s Limpopo province.
The bus carrying Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals veered off the road along a steep mountain pass and plunged down an embankment, resulting in the tragic loss of lives.
Government officials, alongside family members, welcomed the bodies at the border post, where a brief funeral service was conducted to pay tribute to the deceased.
The service provided an opportunity for relatives and friends to comfort each other and pay their last respects.
The bodies were later transported to their respective home districts for burial.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had earlier confirmed that one body was repatriated separately by the bereaved family, while the body of a child remains in South Africa pending DNA confirmation.
Four Malawians who were hospitalized following the accident are reportedly recovering well.
The incident has drawn condolences from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who described the high death toll as a tragedy not only for South Africa but also for its neighboring countries, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
The government and people of Malawi mourn the loss of these lives and offer support to the bereaved families during this difficult time.
