Malawi Mission Confirms Four Nationals Among Survivors of South Africa Bus Tragedy
Published on October 14, 2025 at 2:45 PM by Edgar Naitha
Officials from the Malawi Mission in South Africa, led by High Commissioner Stella Ndau, visited the site of the tragic bus crash in Limpopo Province to assess the situation and check on Malawian nationals involved.
The bus, traveling from the Eastern Cape to Harare, reportedly lost control on a steep road and rolled multiple times. Authorities have confirmed that 42 people died on the spot, while 41 others sustained serious injuries.
Due to the severity of the accident, identifying victims has proven difficult, and South African authorities are conducting forensic analysis to determine how many Malawians are among the deceased.
Malawi’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Charles Nkhalamba, said officers from the High Commission and Consulate are working closely with South African officials to support affected Malawians.
So far, four Malawian nationals have been identified among the injured, three of whom have already been treated and discharged.
The mission team plans to visit two other hospitals to continue verifying the identities and conditions of the injured.
Once the full list of deceased and injured Malawians is confirmed, the Ministry will coordinate with the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) to provide repatriation and support.
