By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) chief executive Mpumi Mpofu has expressed condolences to the family and friends of a British man who died at OR Tambo International Airport on Wednesday.
Michael Joseph Morris and his wife travelled on British Airways flight BA057 from London, according to Acsa. He collapsed in the bathroom after he arrived in Johannesburg from Heathrow.
“ACSA is deeply saddened by Morris’s tragic passing. Our thoughts are with his wife, family and loved ones at this difficult time,” said Mpofu.
Acsa said a British embassy official was on the same flight as the couple and helped to advise people on how to handle the situation.
The cause of his death is under investigation, Acsa said.
Acsa paramedics responded immediately and attended to Morris, but he was declared dead at the scene.