Limpopo Health Spokesperson, Thilivhali Muavha, says the DNA process has positively identified that there were 46 passengers, including one survivor of the accident.

The bus plunged into a ravine, caught fire and burnt most passengers beyond recognition.

Muavha says they will meet with a delegation of Botswana officials tomorrow to finalize the death registrations with Home Affairs. “A multi-disciplinary team tasked with co-ordinating the recovery and identification of remains from the tragic bus accident has confirmed the positive identification of 45 human remains through DNA processes.

“We can now confirm that there were 46 passengers with one survivor based on this scientific process and results.”

The team has already finalized packaging the deceased's remains as part of preparations towards repatriation, and the bodies are now ready meeting with a delegation from Botswana officials on April 25, to finalize death registrations with the Department of Home Affairs and the plans of repatriation will be outlined.”

--ChannelAfrica--