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.
Dr Nyanga reassured the public that the survivors' conditions remain stable and that the Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring that they receive adequate treatment and care. Furthermore, he highlighted the efforts to support the families of both the deceased and the survivors. "Family members have been notified and provided with counseling to help them cope with the aftermath of the tragedy, and we remain positive that survivors will recover in due course and proceed with their journey back to South Africa," he affirmed.
The seven South African nationals lost their lives in a traffic accident when a Range Rover with four passengers and a Toyota Hiace minibus with 14 South African citizens on board collided in Ranaka Village, about 77 km from Botswana's capital of Gaborone. The South African nationals had been to Botswana for worship, and the accident occurred while they were on their way back home.
