- Sheryll Mericido
Johannesburg CBD fire causes South African government grief.

Riyadh, September 02, 2023, Following the devastating fire that destroyed the Johannesburg CBD, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs sent a message of grief and genuine sympathy to the government and people of the Republic of South Africa.
In this terrible incident, the ministry expressed the Kingdom's solidarity and support for the government and people of the Republic of South Africa, expressing condolences and compassion to the relatives of the victims and wishing those who were injured a quick recovery.