Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety Ms Susani Violet Mathye is shocked and saddened after another horror crash claimed lives.

The accident occurred on Wednesday 24th December along the R518 Mokopane to Marken road, Mogalakwena Municipality Waterberg District 

A total of 06 passengers lost their lives at the scene of the accident. Seven passengers with two being critical were ferried to nearby hospitals after sustaining injuries. 

Preliminary reports from our officers on the ground indicate that a light delivery vehicle lost control and hit a bridge.

"Christmas is meant for joy and family gatherings .Unfortunately lives have been lost. I wish to convey deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and wish the injured a speedy recovery. I pray that Our Lord should comfort them during this difficult times." says MEC Mathye 

In an effort to reduce further carnages the Department will deploy additional officers in all the major roads .All road users are urged to be patient and always avoid reckless driving. 

Issued by Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety 

For Enquiries contact Mr Dali Tshifhiwa MEC Media Liason Officer 082 904 0262 

Mr Matome Tauetsoala 
Departmental Spokesperson 
0609806340