The South African government and the people of South Africa have extended their “heartfelt” condolences to the government and the people of Ghana following the collapse of a multi-storey department store in Accra, Ghana recently.
Mourning the loss of lives during the unfortunate incident, the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Sunday said: “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of the deceased and those that were injured. And we wish to express our solidarity to the government and the people of Ghana during this difficult time of mourning.”
The ministry said investigation into the tragedy as instructed by Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama will bring closure to those families who have lost their loved ones in the line of duty. While dozens of Ghanaians trapped in the building have been rescued, others may still be under the rubble as rescue efforts continue with the aid of the Israeli government rescue teams and sniffer dogs, press reports said. South Africa maintains excellent bilateral relations with Ghana, as was illustrated during the high level visit to Ghana that Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe undertook in April 2012, the ministry adds.