No word on when Gugu will be brought home

Despite efforts by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to bring back the body of rally driver Gugu Zulu from Tanzania on Wednesday‚ it has now been confirmed that this will not happen.

Project leader for the Trek4Mandela expedition‚ Richard Mabaso‚ has said that the rest of the team will be returning to South Africa this evening.

In a statement it was confirmed that the foundation was working closely with authorities to bring Zulu's body back to South Africa this evening.

However‚ Mabaso has confirmed that this is unlikely to happen as all the documentation is still being finalised.

Mabaso will remain in Tanzania along with Zulu's wife Letshego. It's believed that a friend of Zulu's and his sister flew to the country earlier this week.

"Nothing is confirmed as yet and it is premature to say when we will all be returning."

Meanwhile‚ other members of the expedition are expected to hold a press conference at O.R Tambo International Airport on on arrival.

Janez Vermeiren and friends honour Gugu Zulu with a trust for his family “All the trekkers were informed last night (Monday) of the passing of Gugu. They were devastated by the news‚" the foundation said.

Zulu died on Monday after experiencing breathing problems while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.

Bob Mabena recounts his own altitude sickness ordeal He and his wife Letshego were on the Trek4Mandela expedition‚ arranged to create awareness about the challenges facing poor rural girls during their menstrual cycles and raise funds for sanitary towels.