The body of the Liswati teacher who died in Taiwan is expected to be repatriated back into the country on Friday.
This comes four months after Delisa Elisha Dlamini died in Taiwan while in his rented flat. The incident happened around April.
Even though the family still needs over E200 000 to repatriate his body back into the country, they are confident that the nation will come through for them through donations so that they can be able to meet the deadline since they have already paid the deposit for the repatriation costs.
Dlamini left the country two years ago to pursue a teaching job in Taiwan. The family needed NTD 735 000 (E440 268.20) to repatriate his body and the public has been assisting in raising his body costs.
His uncle Bhekithemba Dlamini confirmed the latest developments. He said Delisa’s remains might arrive in the country on Sunday.
“If everything goes well and we continue receiving help from Emaswati, we will repatriate his body back into the country.
The preparations are being done by the Embassy of Eswatini in Taiwan, and we will only fetch his body at Or Tambo International Airport. He is not be cremated,” Dlamini said.
payment
He said the life insurance that Delisa had in Taiwan paid out TND140 000 (E83 823.60) and was used for the payment of the deposit.
He added that the was money donated by the nation was also used to pay for the deposit.
“The insurance is expected to release another TND140 000 (E83.823.60), which is the balance since only half was released. We are grateful to the nation for always being willing to assist, and B3 is still on board on transporting the body from South Africa to Eswatini,” he said.
Bhekithemba added that the family was appealing for more donations.
He said those who might be willing to donate or need more information, they may contact Bhekithemba Dlamini on 7614 3879/7915 7978 or Danica Phiri on 7613 5887 or 7913 5887.
Meanwhile, Eswatini Ambasador to Taiwan Promise Msibi said they were still doing preparations for the repatriation of Delisa’s body. He said the body would be repatriated on Friday.
Banking details
Bank Name: Eswatini Bank
Account name: Delisa Burial Logistics
Account type: Club Group Account
Account number: 77402452059
Branch: Manzini
Branch code: 770002
SWIFT code: SDSBSZMB
Momo Account details
Account name: Bhekithemba Sipho Dlamini
Cell number: 7614 3879
Reference: Delisa /2025
