President Zuma has today, 24 October 2016, on behalf of the Government and the people of South Africa, extended the country’s deepest condolences to the people of the Republic of Cameroon following the tragic train accident between Yaounde and Douala on Friday, 21 October 2016, which has left 79 people dead and hundreds injured.

The South African Government extends its most sincere condolences to families of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident. President Zuma further wishes the injured a speedy recovery.

Issued by Department of International Relations and Cooperation