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On behalf of the Government and people of South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa offers his deep condolences to the Government and people of the Democratic Republic of Congo following a boating tragedy on Lake Kivu.
It is estimated 80 people have lost their lives and authorities are searching for close to 200 people who were on board a vessel which sank close to shore on Lake Kivu on Thursday, 2 October 2024.
President Ramaphosa’s thoughts are with the families of the deceased passengers and of passengers who have yet to be accounted for.
President Ramaphosa wishes survivors a speedy recovery and wishes rescue and recovery crews well in the grim duty they are performing in the service of the Congolese people.
Issued by the Presidency
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