Zimbabwean family that died in the Boksburg gas disaster repatriated and buried back home | News24

The bodies of four Zimbabwean relatives who died in the Boksburg gas leak disaster were repatriated and buried back home, the Zimbabwean Embassy has said. | iavanpijoos

Patrick Manganye lost four loved ones – his wife, Clester Ndlovu, 26; son, Lenmore Ndlovu, four; brother-in-law, Siziwe Dube, 20; and Dube's daughter, Thembelihle Dube, two.

"The government of Zimbabwe assisted the bereaved families and we repatriated all four bodies to Zimbabwe. The government of Zimbabwe has paid for the repatriation from South Africa to their burial place," Zimbabwean consul-general in Johannesburg Eria Phiri said.Sixteen people died on the scene and another died on arrival at Tambo Memorial Hospital.

"That has been expressed clearly by the government of Zimbabwe, which is ready to assist nationals who want to voluntarily repatriate themselves back to the country.Join the 1 million News24 readers who are signed up to receive the top, must-read stories of the day in their inbox. Join them and get premium news, every weekday at 6 am.

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