Issued by: Department of Foreign Affairs
10 June 2002
The South African Government conveys its deepest regret to the families of the students killed in a head on collision on their return to Masvingo from a soccer match in Harare, and to the families of those killed during the collapse of the Zeyzoun Dam in Northern Syria which also caused widespread flooding and massive damage to homes and farms in nearby villages.
The South African government expresses its condolences to the bereaved families and to the Government and people of Zimbabwe and Syria.
The people of South Africa grieve with those affected at this difficult and painful time.