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President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 16 people in a bus crash on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday. He extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured a full recovery.
Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Ramaphosa acknowledged the broader impact of such tragedies.
“We are reminded that tragedies such as these leave more than physical scars, as they cause trauma that affects family relationships and the lives of survivors,” he said.
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R21 BUS CRASH: IMPACT OF ROAD CRASHES ON SOCIETY
Ramaphosa highlighted the far-reaching consequences of road accidents, from economic losses to strain on emergency services.
“Incidents such as these impact on people’s ability to earn a living; they impact in our health and emergency services; they drive up insurance and result in expensive vehicle repairs, and they affect business who lose personnel in this process,” he said.
RAMAPHOSA EXPRESSED SORROW OVER THE DEATHS OF 16 PEOPLE IN A BUS CRASH
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