The Bahamas government wanted to cremate Bhengu's body over concerns that her unexplained illness could be contagious.
"It’s a very difficult time. Because of us this ordeal, we have had our mother admitted to hospital. She couldn't deal with it after we heard that she will be cremated. It was too much for us.
Bhengu was due to return home on March 27 after her contract with MSC expired. However, she suddenly became ill in January after complaining of a sore body. "We tried to call her on Monday [February 11] but could not reach her and tried on Tuesday but still could not reach her, until MSC informed us on Wednesday that she had died on February 12," said Mbali Bhengu.
Volk told the grieving family:"We express our deepest sympathies to the family. She was a very respected and well revered member of our crew and we really appreciate the contribution that she made."
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