Department of Foreign Affairs confirms Death of South African Citizen in New York

Pretoria – The Department of Foreign Affairs has been informed by the South African Consulate-General in New York of the death of a South African citizen on Tuesday 7 August 2007.  The deceased has been identified as Ms Boitumelo McCallum, 20 years of age. 

According to available information the death of Ms. McCallum is being treated by the authorities in the United States of America as a possible homicide and the police are holding a suspect in the case.

The Department is in the process of rendering consular assistance to the family of the deceased who are currently en-route to New York.

The Department offers its sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of the late Ms McCallum.

Issued by Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
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8 August 2007