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- The clashes have killed 19 people in three provinces as the holiday break hits South Africa.
- In one of the crashes, seven people were killed.
- Authorities urge people to drive during the day and refrain from speeding and consuming alcohol.
As the holiday season begins to invade South Africa, authorities reported 19 road deaths in three provinces this past weekend alone.
Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) spokesman Simon Zwane said Sunday that three major accidents occurred in the Free State, Limpopo and the Western Cape “claiming 19 lives over the weekend.”
Zwane added an overturned vehicle in Free State Saturday night on R719, just 2 km from Bultfontein towards Welkom, claiming five lives.
“Five people were confirmed dead at the scene and one survivor was rushed to Hoopstad Hospital. Reports indicate that a bakkie rolled over when the driver lost control and went off the road.”
Also on Saturday night in Polokwane, Limpopo, an accident involving a minibus taxi claimed seven people live on R521.
“The accident involved a minibus taxi that claimed seven lives. The cause of the accident is still unknown,” Zwane said.
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In the early hours of Sunday, five people were killed on the R45 outside Hopefield in the Western Cape in an accident involving two sedans.
“One vehicle was carrying five adult occupants while the other was carrying seven occupants
[three adults and four children]. This accident claimed five lives and seven people were injured and taken to nearby hospitals. The cause of the accident remains unknown at this stage. ”
It also highlighted the death of Mamelodi Sundowns player Motjeka Madisha, who was killed when he allegedly lost control of his car and crashed in Kempton Park.
“Another occupant of the car was killed at the scene. The exact cause of the accident is being investigated. RTMC urges drivers to remain vigilant as the holiday season begins. They are urged to choose daytime driving and keep their lights on. at all times … Motorists are also cautioned to refrain from speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol. “
