At least 1,418 Zim bodies repatriated from SA

The bodies of at least 1,418 Zimbabweans have been repatriated from South Africa in the past six months.

Zimbabwe's Consul-General to South Africa, Batiraishe Mukonoweshuro, said Zimbabweans living in South Africa often die from various ailments, especially during winter.

Mr Mukonoweshuro however said the number of Zimbabweans dying in South Africa could be higher as some failed to get repatriated and were buried in South Africa without the consulate's knowledge.

The report, however, said most of the deaths were as a result of murder, adding that "horror" stories were told of Zimbabweans dying in gruesome attacks in South Africa.

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