Hon Speaker, the IFP would like to extend its heartfelt condolences to the victims of the recent air disaster north-east of Tzaneen. It has been reported that the aircraft were flying too low and in poor visibility when the crashes occurred.
These accidents claimed the lives of 13 people, including two children and a well-known South African photographer. A loss of life in any circumstance other than natural death is utterly tragic and we trust that the Civil Aviation Authority will conduct a full and thorough investigation into these accidents in order to ensure that accidents such as these do not occur again. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased.