Authorities have confirmed that DNA testing for six Zimbabwean minors who lost their lives has been completed and their bodies will be repatriated. The Consul-General of Zimbabwe to South Africa, Mr Eria Phiri, stated,
“All families of the six deceased children have been advised on the conclusion of the DNA test processes.”
This scientific approach was deemed necessary to provide absolute certainty for the grieving families. With the results confirmed, the formalities for bringing the children home can now begin. Mr Phiri elaborated on the timeline, revealing,
“We are meeting in Makhado today and then the consulate will commence with the paperwork on Monday, and we expect the repatriation process to be carried out by road on Wednesday.”
Bodies Of Six Zimbabwean Minors To Be Repatriated By Road On Wednesday
The repatriation of the six minors follows the earlier return of 30 deceased Zimbabwean citizens a fortnight ago, highlighting the devastating scale of the incident. The catastrophe occurred when a bus, travelling from Port Elizabeth, plunged from the N1 highway near Makhado.
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The crash claimed the lives of 36 Zimbabweans and eight Malawians. While the nation mourns its dead, attention is also focused on the survivors. Eight Zimbabwean nationals continue to receive medical care for injuries sustained in the accident. The Consul-General confirmed his ongoing commitment, stating,
“I will also be visiting eight Zimbabweans who are still admitted at various hospitals in Limpopo province.”
In a substantial gesture of support, the Zimbabwean government is bearing the full financial burden of these tragedies, covering all repatriation costs and the medical bills for those hospitalised.
Ensuring Dignity and Certainty in the Midst of Grief
The identification process for the victims was a carefully managed operation. For adults, authorities utilised methods such as photographic evidence, physical identification by relatives, and fingerprint verification. However, for the very young, a more precise method was required.
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The decision to use DNA testing was made to ensure that no family would suffer the additional heartbreak of burying the wrong child, bringing a measure of certainty to an unimaginable situation. This thorough approach underscores the authorities’ dedication to handling the aftermath with the utmost sensitivity and respect for the bereaved families, who now prepare for final goodbyes as their loved ones are returned to home soil for burial.
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