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The President said the African National Congress will assist the families to prepare for the memorial and funeral arrangements yesterday in Mayflower. Speaking to the families and the community at a hall he said, “I thought it was right to visit because I called them to come to Durban and be part of the launch. I felt I had a sense of responsibility to come here because they travelled all the way to listen to me as the President.”

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“My heart broke when I learnt about this incident. We are here as leaders of the ANC to comfort the families that have lost their loved ones. I would like to thank the Provincial and regional leadership, branches and Wards for taking their time to attend to the families.of those thatbhave also been injured,” said President Ramaphosa.

He added by saying the organisation will be with the families during this time of distress. “We wish all the survivors who sustained injuries during the accident a speedy recovery.” The President was also accompanied by national and provincial leadership.

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ANC President, Comrade @CyrilRamaphosa has arrived in Mpumalanga to visit the bereaved families affected by the tragic bus accident that happened in Dumbe, KwaZulu-Natal. He is welcomed by the ANC Mpumalanga Provincial delegation led by the Chairperson, Comrade Mandla Ndlovu. pic.twitter.com/EAxcbzK3mu

— African National Congress (@MYANC) February 27, 2024

Spoke to members of the media on conclusion of my visit to Gert Sibande region in Mpumalanga where I had the opportunity to interact with members of bereaved families following the bus accident in Dumbe, KZN. pic.twitter.com/Nrb2etFy0b

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) February 27, 2024

Spoke to members of the media on conclusion of my visit to Gert Sibande region in Mpumalanga where I had the opportunity to interact with members of bereaved families following the bus accident in Dumbe, KZN. pic.twitter.com/Nrb2etFy0b

— Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) February 27, 2024

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Seve perished at the scene while the eighth person passed on the way to hospital. 10 other passengers sustained moderate to serious injuries and they are currently receiving treatment at Embhuleni Hospital in Elukwatini. It is not yet clear what caused the crash, but the probe is underway.

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“Motorists must use the road with due diligence to spare lives of innocent. What is also is that the deceased are all learners in whose hands our future lies,” said MEC Vusi Shongwe. He is also extending his condolences to the bereaved families and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.

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