South Africa joins global condolences after deadly fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland
In a message distributed via Africa Newsroom, President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed condolences to Switzerland following a deadly fire in Crans-Montana during New Year’s period.
The statement frames the tragedy as a shared human loss, aligning South Africa with other international voices supporting grieving families and the Swiss public.
Such incidents often trigger wider scrutiny around venue compliance, crowd control, evacuation planning, and enforcement—issues that resonate far beyond Europe.
The Presidency’s statement includes the line “stand in solidarity” with Switzerland. The Financial Times, reporting on the investigation, cited officials pointing to sparklers and described it as a catastrophe with “40 deaths” and significant injuries.
Echotitbits take:
Large-scale fires are rarely “just accidents”—they expose enforcement gaps. Watch the investigation’s final findings and whether Switzerland tightens public-event safety standards in ways other countries adopt.
Source: Africa24tv — January 2, 2026 — https://africa24tv.com/south-africa-president-ramaphosa-expresses-condolences-following-tragic-fire-in-the-swiss-alps
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