Mapaballo Borotho

The aircraft that went missing on Sunday in KwaZulu-Natal has been found with no survivors.
The provincial Department of Transport and Human Settlements has confirmed that all three passengers who were on board have died.
According to departmental spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya, the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre (ARCC) will now hand over the case to the South African Police Service’s accident and incident investigation division, as well as the South African Civil Aviation Authority, for a full investigation into the crash.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased passengers,” said Sibiya. “We are particularly in contact with Ms. Zama Biyela, mother of the late student pilot, Ms. Nqobile Biyela. This is an incredibly difficult time for her and the entire family.”
“Losing such a young, promising leader in the aviation industry under these tragic circumstances is not only heartbreaking but truly devastating,” he added.
It is understood that the aircraft departed from Virginia Airport on Sunday and was last tracked flying over Ladysmith, heading south towards either Pietermaritzburg or Greytown. It failed to reach its alternate destination.
READ NEXT: Former SANDF chief and freedom fighter Gilbert Ramano dies at 85



