TAIWAN DONATES E1.3M TOWARDS UMHLANGA TRAGEDY

The National Commissioner of Police Isaac Magagula (L) looks on while the Vice Chancellor of the University of Swaziland Professor Cisco Magagula claps hands as the Minister of Economic Planning and Development Prince Hlangusemphi receives the E10 Million

MBABANE –The Republic of China on Taiwan has donated E1.3 million to the relevant country’s authorities dealing with the Umhlanga tragedy.

Speaking during the donation at the Embassy of the Republic of China on Taiwan yesterday, Ambassador Thomas Chen, on behalf  of his government, sent his deepest condolences to Their Majesties and the families of the 10 maidens and three tindvuna who died while on national duty.

They died during an accident involving trucks they were travelling in on their way to Ludzidzini Royal Residence to deliver the reed while near the traffic circle at Mahhala in Matsapha.

Ambassador Chen said his government was deeply touched by the incident and was aware that the remedies that need to be implemented by the country’s government for the families of those who were involved in the accident required a lot of physical and mental effort.
He said it was for that reason his country’s government felt duty bound to offer financial support to the Government of Swaziland while dealing with the tragedy.

Treasure

“As Swaziland’s long lasting friend, we support and treasure the kingdom’s cultural heritage,” he said. Minister of Home Affairs Princess Tsandzile sent her profound gratitude to the Government of the Republic of China on Taiwan for lending a helping hand after the tragedy that befell the country. The princess said the money would be used in supporting the bereaved families and the survivors who need medical assistance.

In a previous interview, the minister registered her shock that there were survivors who were not presented to the relevant authorities when one of them appeared to be in pain during the last day of the ceremony.

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