Durban – Prince Mxolisi Siboniso Tembe and his friend Sihle Mthembu died in this head-on collision along the N2, between uThukela River and Dokodweni Toll Plaza in KwaZulu-Natal.
Announcing the tragedy on Sunday, (27 April 2025), KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma said: “We wish to express our deepest condolences to Inkosi Mabhudi Tembe and the entire Tembe Royal Family following a horrific accident that resulted in the death of his late brother’s elder son”.
Prince Tembe was 41.
“Our highly efficient team from RTI responded to many crashes on Friday linked to the heavy rainfall,” said MEC Duma.
“At the time of the accident, Prince Tembe was traveling home in Umkhanyakude District Municipality.
“He has joined his parents, who are deceased.”
MEC Duma said Prince Tembe is survived by his fiance, two sist,ers and a younger brother.
“We ask God to be with the Tembe Royal family and Mthembu family,”‘ MEC Duma said.
“Equally, we express our heartfelt sympathies to the families of five people who died in another horrific accident that took place in Cato Ridge this morning.
“We wish families and friends of the deceased courage during this difficult period of mourning.
“Finally, we respectfully pray to God to shine his face upon those who were injured.”
