President Jacob Zuma, the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, has extended his deepest condolences to the families of the eleven members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel who tragically died in a road crash this afternoon in the Free State province.
"The nation is saddened by this horrific loss of so many members of our defence force who lost their lives on duty. They had dedicated their lives to the Defence of our country and its people. It is really tragic for them to lose their lives in this manner. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families at this difficult and painful time. We wish the injured a speedy recovery", said President Zuma.
Eleven members of the SANDF were reportedly killed when the bus they were commuting in rolled down an embankment off the R712 in Golden Gate in the Free State province.
Enquiries:
Bongani Ngqulunga
Cell: 082 308 9373
Email: bongani@presidency.gov.za
