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Repatriation underway for seven SA Pilgrims

Following a horrific accident which claimed the lives of seven South African pilgrims at Ranaka junction on Sunday, the government has revealed that efforts are underway to repatriate the bodies to the neighbouring country.
Following a horrific accident which claimed the lives of seven South African pilgrims at Ranaka junction on Sunday, the government has revealed that efforts are underway to repatriate the bodies to the neighbouring country.

Following a horrific accident which claimed the lives of seven South African pilgrims at Ranaka junction on Sunday, the government has revealed that efforts are underway to repatriate the bodies to the neighbouring country.

According to a statement from Health Ministry spokesperson, Dr Christopher Nyanga all the seven deceased individuals have been identified by their relatives and church members, thus clearing the way for the repatriation process to begin once all other necessary procedures are completed.

In addition to providing updates on the repatriation process, Dr Nyanga also shared information about the survivors of the accident. "One survivor has already been discharged from Princess Marina Hospital while the remaining survivors are receiving care at Kanye Adventist Hospital, Princess Marina Hospital, and local private hospitals," he said.

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