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ZRP speaks on Zimbabweans killed in SA bus accident
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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it is awaiting the completion of formal identification processes by relevant authorities in South Africa before releasing the names of Zimbabwean nationals who perished in the tragic road traffic accident in Limpopo Province on October 12, 2025.
In a statement posted on its official social media platforms, the ZRP said it had taken note of widespread media inquiries and follow-ups regarding the identification of the victims and the notification of their families in Zimbabwe.
"The ZRP has taken note of media inquiries and follow-ups on identification of Zimbabweans who sadly died in the fatal road traffic accident in Limpopo Province, South Africa, on 12th October 2025 and the official notification of relatives in Zimbabwe," the police said.
It added that the process is being coordinated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, working closely with the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa.
"The ZRP is currently awaiting for all the due processes to be conducted through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa. The ZRP is therefore ready to offer the necessary assistance in notifying relatives in Zimbabwe once all formalities are finalized," the statement read.
The deadly crash, which claimed 49 lives, including several Zimbabweans, has drawn condolences from President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who directed government support for repatriation, burial, and medical assistance for the victims.
In a statement posted on its official social media platforms, the ZRP said it had taken note of widespread media inquiries and follow-ups regarding the identification of the victims and the notification of their families in Zimbabwe.
"The ZRP has taken note of media inquiries and follow-ups on identification of Zimbabweans who sadly died in the fatal road traffic accident in Limpopo Province, South Africa, on 12th October 2025 and the official notification of relatives in Zimbabwe," the police said.
It added that the process is being coordinated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, working closely with the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa.
"The ZRP is currently awaiting for all the due processes to be conducted through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade and the Zimbabwean Embassy in South Africa. The ZRP is therefore ready to offer the necessary assistance in notifying relatives in Zimbabwe once all formalities are finalized," the statement read.
The deadly crash, which claimed 49 lives, including several Zimbabweans, has drawn condolences from President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who directed government support for repatriation, burial, and medical assistance for the victims.
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