The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has expressed deep sadness and shock after receiving the news of a fatal bus accident that occurred on Sunday 17 April 2016  in South Africa wherein ten Africans being ferried from Port Elizabeth lost their lives in the Free State Province.

Whereas the South African authorities are still investigating the details of the accident, it is the hope of the AUC Chairperson that the investigations will be undertaken expediently and that any (if any) responsible parties will face the appropriate sanctions.

The Chairperson extends her condolences to the families, colleagues, comrades, and friends of the deceased.

Lalani ngoxolo!!