Issued by: The Office of the President
I have learnt with deep shock of the loss of at least 15 lives at Tembisa Station this morning. This is a national tragedy. On behalf of myself and the Government, I extend heartfelt condolences to the families of all the victims. Our thoughts are with them, and with the families of those who have been seriously injured. cerned that a thorough investi- gation into this tragic occurrence is being made. No stone will be left unturned to establish fully what the causes were and where responsibility lies. I wish to call on the public to exercise calm, so that the authorities can act as swiftly as possible and with due process.
The safety of commuters must be given the highest priority, and Government will take urgent steps necessary to ensure that such a disaster never occurs again.
Issued by the Office of the President
31 July 1996