New York

02 January 2023

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on South Africa

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General

The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the death of dozens of civilians from the devastating gas tanker explosion in Boksburg, South Africa.
 
The Secretary-General expresses his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives from the explosion and to the people and the Government of South Africa. The Secretary-General wishes a full and fast recovery for those injured and the quick reconstruction of the damaged health infrastructure.