Johannesburg – The collision between a white minibus taxi and an Isuzu double-cab bakkie along the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma in the Eastern Cape has left 15 people dead, including both drivers.
The horror crash occurred on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Commenting on the tragedy, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Transport Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa issued a joint statement on Sunday, (4 May 2025), in which they expressed their condolences to the bereaved families.
“Thirteen people from the Quantum, including the driver and the driver of the Double Cab, died at the scene,” the statement said.
“Six Quantum passengers were rushed to Provincial Hospital, and sadly, two succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total to 15.
“Both Creecy and Hlengwa are deeply saddened about the turn of events amid a successful Easter road safety campaign and have also expressed their wish for a speedy recovery to those who were hospitalised.
“This tragic loss of lives underscores the importance of road safety as an individual responsibility.”
The department said, through RTMC, it was investigating the cause of the accident in collaboration with the SAPS and provincial authorities.
“A preliminary report is expected in 48 hours,” the statement said.
