Please find attached a soundbite in English by DA Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises, Natasha Mazzone MP.
The DA conveys its deepest condolences to the families of the eight people who died earlier today in the explosion at a Denel munitions depot near Somerset West and wish those who have been injured a speedy recovery.
It is vital that the relevant authorities urgently conduct a full and thorough investigation into the cause of the blast.
We commend the efforts of the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service and trust that they will continue working tirelessly to ensure that all the people reported missing are recovered.
The DA will continue to monitor the situation as well as the progress in the investigation into this tragic incident.