Ramaphosa sends condolences after 44 die in Zimbabwe ferry tragedy

JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the government and people of Zimbabwe following the deaths of at least 44 people in a ferry tragedy on Lake Kariba.

The ferry capsized on Tuesday amid rough weather, with dozens of passengers still unaccounted for as search and rescue operations continued.

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Ramaphosa extended his sympathies to the families of those who died and to those still awaiting news of their loved ones.

He also wished survivors a speedy recovery and paid tribute to emergency services working to rescue survivors and bring closure to affected families.

The tragedy has been declared a national disaster by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.