Pretoria – At least 45 people perished in a horror bus crash near Mamatlakala, Limpopo on Thursday, (28 March 2024).
The bus transporting worshipers from Botswana to Moria crashed over the Mamatlakala bridge and caught alight when it landed metres below.
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has extended her “deepest condolences to the families affected by the tragic bus crash”.
Minister Chikunga added: “I am sending my heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic bus crash near Mamatlakala,” Minister Chikunga said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
“We continue to urge responsible driving at all times with heightened alertness as more people are on our roads this Easter weekend.”
The Minister was speaking at the crash scene, where she was rerouted while on her way to Road Safety Operations along the road en route to Limpopo.
The crash resulted in at least 45 fatalities and one seriously injured person.
The SA Police Service (SAPS) continues to provide updates as the rescue and recovery efforts unfold.
It is alleged that the driver lost control, colliding with barriers on the bridge causing the bus to go over the bridge and hitting the ground, where it caught fire.
The Minister assured the public that the precise cause of the crash is under thorough investigation.
The scene was attended to by SAPS Tinmyne and the Limpopo Accident Response Team.
