The South African government has expressed its deepest condolences to Malawi following the death of a third Malawian national during the ongoing voluntary repatriation operation, assuring both governments and the public that all legal, police and forensic procedures were conducted before the journey resumed.
In a statement issued by Deputy Government Spokesperson William Baloyi on behalf of the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration, the South African government said it had received news of the death "with deep sadness."
"On behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, we convey our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, loved ones, fellow travellers, and the Government and people of the Republic of Malawi during this difficult time," the statement reads.
