The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sends Condolences to The Republic of South Africa

31 August, 2023

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses sympathies to the people of South Africa, who have suffered a considerable loss of life as a result of a building fire in Johannesburg, the country’s capital city.

On behalf of the people of The Bahamas, the Hon. Frederick A. Mitchell, MP,  Minister of Foreign Affairs, has sent condolences to Foreign Minister Dr. Naledi Pandor and commissioned that a Diplomatic Note be delivered to the Government of South Africa and its leader, President Ramaphosa, expressing our shared sorrow at learning of this tragedy. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who have perished.