South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sends condolences to Zimbabwe after a ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba, killing at least 44 people as search and rescue efforts continue.
Multiple outlets report the incident occurred on Tuesday, with passengers on the ferry overturning after strong waves, according to Zimbabwean media coverage. One South African outlet adds that 27 people are reported missing, while another outlet’s reporting references a higher death toll figure of 46. The South African Presidency statements cited by outlets emphasize solidarity with Zimbabwe as the two countries respond to the disaster.
