Masisi visits SA's tragic Limpopo 45 bridge tomorrow

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President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi is set to embark on the long-awaited trip to South Africa (SA) tomorrow to visit the Mmamatlakala Bridge, where 45 Batswana pilgrims lost their lives.

According to SABC News, Masisi is expected to meet with SA President Cyril Ramaphosa and travel to Mokopane before heading to the accident site.

"President Ramaphosa alongside his counterpart from Botswana, Masisi, will on Thursday visit the bus accident that claimed 45 Batswana citizens. Ramaphosa and Masisi will kick off the day in Mokopane on Thursday where they will get a briefing before heading to the accident site," SABC reported.

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Masisi visits SA's tragic Limpopo 45 bridge tomorrow

President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi is set to embark on the long-awaited trip to South Africa (SA) tomorrow to visit the Mmamatlakala Bridge, where 45 Batswana pilgrims lost their lives.

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