Six children who were killed in a bus crash that happened in South Africa a few weeks ago finally come home for burial. This sombre repatriation marks the closing chapter of a painful identification process, finally allowing grieving families to lay their little ones to rest. The children’s bodies will be transported by road, a solemn convoy bringing a tragic journey to its end.
The return of these six minors follows the earlier repatriation of thirty adult Zimbabwean citizens who perished in the same incident. The delay, officials confirm, was due to the intricate and sensitive process of identifying the young victims.
Zimbabwe’s chargé d’affaires, Sheperd Gwenzi, provided details on the meticulous efforts undertaken to ensure each child was correctly identified. He explained that while adult victims could be confirmed through photographs and fingerprints, a more precise method was necessary for the children.
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Six Children Killed In Bus Crash In SA Finally Come Home For Burial
“The six children were positively identified through DNA and this was further confirmed through physical identification by their families that took place on Monday at Siloam Hospital,” Gwenzi stated.
He further confirmed that all the necessary documentation was finalised on Tuesday, paving the way for the final journey home. The official revealed that the convoy was scheduled to depart from South Africa at 10am on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
While the nation prepares for another round of funerals, there is a small measure of consolation regarding the survivors. The diplomatic mission has been closely monitoring the health of those injured in the devastating accident. Gwenzi provided a reassuring update on their condition.
“Our team led by the Consul-General Mr Eria Phiri visited all those admitted in hospitals. Only four remain admitted and they are recovering well,” he said.
This news offers a fragile beacon of hope to a community otherwise shrouded in mourning.
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The horrific accident occurred when a DNC bus, travelling towards Port Elizabeth, lost control on the N1 highway outside Makhado and careened off a cliff. The crash, which happened approximately 100 kilometres from the Beitbridge border post, claimed a total of 44 lives, including 36 Zimbabweans and 8 Malawians. In a move shouldering the burden of its citizens, the Zimbabwean government is covering the full cost of repatriation for all the deceased and the medical bills for the injured, providing crucial support during this unimaginably difficult time for the affected families.
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