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Police releases names of Zimbabweans killed in SA mine tragedy
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed receiving a formal request from South African authorities through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade to help locate and identify the relatives of Zimbabwean nationals who tragically died during the recent Operation Vala Umgodi targeting illegal mining activities in South Africa.
In a statement, the ZRP released the names of 20 individuals believed to be Zimbabweans who lost their lives in the mine. Authorities have yet to receive any claims from next of kin for the deceased, and some victims' full identities are still being established.
The victims have been identified as: Bothwell Mlambo, Bobo Sithole, Gladman Mlambo, Blessing Mlambo, Shepherd (surname unknown), Kenisa Majoni, Benard Mamombe, Trust Makitisa, Jairosi Pasa S, Moses Chidumba, Thomas Chipanza, Jack Mlambo Maeza, Edzai Mlambo Maeza, Make Mlambo, Pindirai Dumbarimwe, Tendai Mubaiba, Mebishengs Mutubuki, Tinashe Shangure, Tafadzwa Ndlovu, and Justice Mwapinda.
Although some of the deceased do not yet have full identification details, the ZRP confirmed that concrete information from South African authorities points to all the victims being Zimbabwean nationals. The police are now calling on families and friends of the deceased to come forward to aid in identification and the repatriation of the bodies for burial back home.
"The cooperation of relatives will assist in the identification of the victims and repatriation of the bodies for burial in Zimbabwe," said the police in their appeal.
Relatives and friends who may have information or suspect a missing loved one could be among the deceased are urged to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or send a WhatsApp message to 0712 800197. Alternatively, they can report to any nearest police station for assistance.
The ZRP expressed condolences to the families affected and reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with South African authorities to ensure a dignified and timely resolution to the tragic incident.
In a statement, the ZRP released the names of 20 individuals believed to be Zimbabweans who lost their lives in the mine. Authorities have yet to receive any claims from next of kin for the deceased, and some victims' full identities are still being established.
The victims have been identified as: Bothwell Mlambo, Bobo Sithole, Gladman Mlambo, Blessing Mlambo, Shepherd (surname unknown), Kenisa Majoni, Benard Mamombe, Trust Makitisa, Jairosi Pasa S, Moses Chidumba, Thomas Chipanza, Jack Mlambo Maeza, Edzai Mlambo Maeza, Make Mlambo, Pindirai Dumbarimwe, Tendai Mubaiba, Mebishengs Mutubuki, Tinashe Shangure, Tafadzwa Ndlovu, and Justice Mwapinda.
Although some of the deceased do not yet have full identification details, the ZRP confirmed that concrete information from South African authorities points to all the victims being Zimbabwean nationals. The police are now calling on families and friends of the deceased to come forward to aid in identification and the repatriation of the bodies for burial back home.
"The cooperation of relatives will assist in the identification of the victims and repatriation of the bodies for burial in Zimbabwe," said the police in their appeal.
Relatives and friends who may have information or suspect a missing loved one could be among the deceased are urged to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or send a WhatsApp message to 0712 800197. Alternatively, they can report to any nearest police station for assistance.
The ZRP expressed condolences to the families affected and reaffirmed its commitment to working closely with South African authorities to ensure a dignified and timely resolution to the tragic incident.
Source - byo24news
