Gugu Zulu's body to be flown back home
The CEO of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, Sello Hatang is in Tanzania to assist with the return of South African racing car driver Gugu Zulu's body.
In a statement, the foundation says Hatang is with Gugu's wife, Letshego Zulu.
"Hatang is working closely with the Tanzanian authorities, the South African High Commissioner in Tanzania, H. E. Mr. Thami Mseleku; Home Affairs in South Africa and the Tanzanian Ambassador to South Africa, H. E. Ms. Radhia Msuya who have all been extremely co-operative and supportive to help bring Gugu back home," it said.
Zulu died on Monday morning while summiting Mount Kilimanjaro as part of the Trek4Mandela project.
"We are currently awaiting documentation from Tanzanian authorities and South Africa's Home Affairs before travel arrangements can be made. We are hoping to resolve these issues today before flight details can be confirmed."
The foundation said it would like to thank officials for all their efforts in assisting the Foundation, the trekkers and the Zulu family.
South African Airways, the official carrier for the Trek4Mandela project, have also offered their support.
"All the trekkers returning from the summit are safe and were informed last night of the passing of Gugu. They were devastated by the news. They are currently making their way down the mountain and are due back early this afternoon. They return to South Africa on Wednesday, 20 July at 6.15pm. We can't confirm at this stage if Letshego Zulu will return on the same flight."
The Nelson Mandela Foundation says it will schedule a press conference and a memorial service on their return.
Details will be confirmed shortly.