President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended condolences to the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, following a helicopter crash that claimed eight lives, including two government ministers.
Ghana’s Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, were among the people killed when a military aircraft crashed in the central Ashanti region on Wednesday.
President Ramaphosa said the thoughts of the people of South Africa are with the bereaved families of all the victims of the tragedy.
“President Ramaphosa recalled that South Africa and Ghana share historical relations dating back to the days of the fights against colonialism and apartheid, adding that relations between the two countries have since grown exponentially over the years,” spokesperson to the President, Vincent Magwenya said in a statement.
President Ramaphosa also expressed solidarity with the government and people of Ghana as they mourn the tragedy. - SAnews.gov.za
