The first reports of the crash came in at around 8:30 am local time. The plane is believed to have crashed in a residential area of Pretoria. There are reports of multiple fatalities, but the exact number is not yet known.
Emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash. They are working to rescue any survivors and to recover the bodies of the victims. The cause of the crash is not yet known, but an investigation is underway.
The crash has caused widespread shock and sadness in South Africa and around the world. The President of South Africa has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. He has also ordered a full investigation into the cause of the crash.
The crash is a reminder of the dangers of air travel. It is also a reminder of the importance of having a strong aviation safety system. The South African government is committed to ensuring that the skies over South Africa are safe for travel.
In the wake of the crash, there are many questions that need to be answered. What caused the crash? How could it have been prevented? These are questions that will need to be answered in the coming days and weeks.
For now, our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. We also pray for the safety of all those who travel by air.
Additional information:
* The plane that crashed was a Boeing 737-800.
* The plane was operated by South African Airways.
* The plane was scheduled to fly from Johannesburg to Durban.
* The crash occurred in a residential area of Pretoria.
* There are reports of multiple fatalities, but the exact number is not yet known.
* Emergency services are currently at the scene of the crash.
* The cause of the crash is not yet known, but an investigation is underway.
Updates:
* 8:30 am: First reports of the crash come in.
* 9:00 am: Emergency services arrive at the scene of the crash.
* 10:00 am: The President of South Africa expresses his condolences to the families of the victims.
* 11:00 am: An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
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* [South African Airways plane crashes in Pretoria](https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/16/africa/south-african-airways-plane-crash/index.html)
* [Pretoria plane crash: What we know so far](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/16/pretoria-plane-crash-what-we-know-so-far)