Bergville – Five people have died in a car crash in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal.
In a terse statement on Sunday, 3 August 2025, Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma said: “Although I am awaiting a report from our highly dedicated team from Road Traffic Inspectorate, I have just been made aware that five people have died in a horrific accident in Bergville”.
Details of the deadly crash remain sketchy.
“We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims,” said MEC Duma.
“I have sent a team from my office and the department to ensure that they locate the families of the victims of this horrific accident.
“We will ensure that we are with the families during this difficult period.
“Importantly, our focus is to ease the burden on their shoulders.”
MEC Duma said the department will engage with them to coordinate the funeral.
“We know that each family has a special need and we will work with them throughout the week,” he said.
“We wish those who were injured a speedy recovery.
“May the departed souls rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, a lawyer and an auditor have been arrested for excessive speeding.
MEC Dumas said Lawyer Monde Nzima, who was driving a blue Mercedes-Benz and travelling from Mthatha (Umtata), Eastern Cape, was arrested for clocking a staggering 222km/h.
“The accused failed to stop, and RTI team chased after him and apprehended him,” said the Transport and Human Settlements MEC.
“He was taken to Scottburgh Police Station, where a bail of R3000 was granted.”
Auditor Vinnie Govender from Reservoir Hills was arrested for driving a Hyundai IMV at 177 km/h.
“He was taken to Scottburgh Police Station and was granted R1 500 bail,” said MEC Duma.
“Another motorist has just been arrested for doing 178km/h.
“The motorist is in the holding cells and awaiting bail. These arrests send a clear message that nobody is above the law.
“However, we must hasten to point out that professionals such as the lawyer and auditor should know better.”
National routes in South Africa numbered from N1 to N18 have a fixed speed limit of 120 km/h, with sections in urban areas limited to 100 km/h.
