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The Citizen
24-06-2025
- The Citizen
Three teachers dead, two injured in horror crash in Eastern Cape
The cause of the crash is being investigated. The accident involving a bakkie occurred at a rural road in near Canzibe Hospital in Ngqeleni, OR Tambo District on Tuesday. Picture: Eastern Cape Transport Department. Three female teachers have been killed, and two others severely injured, in a collision in the Eastern Cape. The crash involving a bakkie occurred on a rural road near Canzibe Hospital in Ngqeleni, OR Tambo District on Tuesday. Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson Unathi Binqose stated that the two injured individuals were transported to a hospital in Mthatha. Accident Binqose said the identities of the teachers are currently unknown. 'It is alleged that the bakkie, used as a staff transport, lost a tyre, the driver lost control, and the vehicle veered off the road, killing the three people on impact. 'It is believed that the vehicle was used as a staff transport by teachers from a nearby school. Teachers, all females, have died while two others, including the driver, also female, were critically injured from an accident involving a bakkie in Ngqeleni, OR Tambo District – Eastern Cape,' Binqose said. Binqose said a case of culpable homicide has been opened for further investigation. 'Our primary responsibility at this stage is to save as many lives as possible,' Binqose said. ALSO READ: 15 killed, five injured in head-on crash in Eastern Cape Massive crash Last month, at least 15 people died, and five others sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie in the Eastern Cape. The accident occurred on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma (Fort Beaufort) at about midnight on Saturday. Binqose said the cause of the accident is being investigated. 'It is alleged that a white Quantum, travelling from Qonce (King Williams Town) to Cape Town, collided head-on with an Isuzu double cab that was travelling from Adelaide to KwaMaqoma. The driver of the double-cab died on the scene, and 13 passengers in the Quantum were also declared dead on the scene, including the driver. 'Six injured occupants of the Quantum were rushed to Provincial Hospital for treatment, one of them later succumbed to injuries on arrival at the hospital, taking the number of deceased to 15,' Binqose said. NOW READ: Six extortion suspects killed in shootout with police in Mthatha
The Citizen
09-06-2025
- Climate
- The Citizen
Motorists urged to be cautious as snow falls across Eastern Cape
Snow covered fields, roads and mountian passes in the Eastern Cape. The Eastern Cape Transport Department has also urged motorists to take precautions on the road. Picture: Screengrab of video. The Eastern Cape Transport Department has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads. The department shared videos with The Citizen showing snow-covered fields and hills. The road surface has a layer of snow on it. Snow Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said the Wapadsberg Pass on the R61 between Nxuba (Cradock) and Graaff-Reinet is not yet closed. 'However, motorists are urged to use that road only if they really need to, and in doing that, proceed with caution. We are keeping a close eye on other mountain passes as well. 'We are keeping a close eye on other mountain passes as well. Meanwhile, the N6 road Komani (Queenstown) and Cathcart is closed due to a truck accident that spilled hazardous chemicals on the road. The road will be closed for a period of time,' Binqose said. WATCH Snow in the Eastern Cape The Eastern Cape Transport Department has urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads after snowfall in the province. Snow covered fields, roads and mountian passes in the Eastern Cape. Vids: Unathi Binqose #Snow #EasternCape @TheCitizen_News June 9, 2025 ALSO READ: Snow, disruptive rain and severe thunderstorms to sweep across country Joburg Meanwhile, the Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) says no major incidents were reported in the city following the intense cold front, which is sweeping across the country, including Johannesburg in Gauteng. South Africans will continue to experience wintry conditions, with a cold, wet, and windy start to the week in the country. This is due to a strong cut-off low sweeping across the country, accompanied by snow, as a high-pressure system rides in behind a cold front. However, conditions in Gauteng are relatively calm, with no snow, and the South African Weather Service (Saws) says it will be cool in places in the north, otherwise partly cloudy and cold, becoming cloudy with isolated showers and rain. ALSO READ: Winter wonderland: Snow expected in Gauteng next week Alert Joburg Emergency Services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi urged residents to continue taking precautions during the cold spell. 'Residents are urged to continue to look after all heating devices, things like heaters, braziers, paraffin stoves not to leave them unattended while in use so that we can be able to prevent fire incidents which might occur during these extreme cold temperatures. 'From our side as the City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services together with our disaster management monitoring teams and all our specialised teams are monitoring all seven regions of the city for any emergencies,' Mulaudzi said. The Johannesburg Emergency Services (EMS) says no major incident were reported in the city following the intense cold front which is sweeping across the country including Johannesburg in Gauteng. Robert Mulaudzi explains. #Johannesburg #ColdFront @TheCitizen_News — 𝙵𝚊𝚒𝚣𝚎𝚕 𝙿𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚕 ⚡️ (@FaizelPatel143) June 9, 2025 Weather warnings The Weather Service has issued two orange and six yellow level warnings for several parts of the country, with warnings of very cold, wet and windy conditions, including snow for several parts of the country. Localised flooding, road closures and icy conditions are also expected in some areas. NOW READ: Eskom winter outlook: Here's how many days of load shedding to expect in SA
The Citizen
05-05-2025
- The Citizen
Video: Taxi and bakkie collision leaves 15 dead in the Eastern Cape
An inquest docket has been opened following the deaths of 15 people in a head-on collision between a minibus taxi and a bakkie, the Eastern Cape Transport Department said yesterday. 'A total of 15 people have died and five others sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie. The accident occurred on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma (Fort Beaufort) at about midnight on Saturday,' said the department in a social media post on Facebook. 15 PEOPLE KILLED IN EASTERN CAPE ACCIDENT Fifteen individuals have lost their lives and five others were injured in a head-on crash involving a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie. The incident took place on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma (Fort Beaufort) last… — CrimeInSA (@sa_crime) May 4, 2025 It is alleged that the white Quantum, travelling from Qonce (King William's Town) to Cape Town, collided head-on with an Isuzu double cab that was travelling from Adelaide to Kwamaqoma. According to the department, the driver of the Isuzu died on the scene and 13 passengers in the Quantum were also declared dead on the scene, including the driver. The six other passengers in the minibus taxi were rushed to hospital for treatment. One of them later died, taking the number of deceased to 15. Minister @BarbaraCreecy_ and the Deputy Minister @MkhulekoHlengwa express their condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in a fatal road crash on the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma in the Eastern Cape on Saturday, May 3, 2025 — Department of Transport (@Dotransport) May 4, 2025 'An inquest docket has been opened for further investigations as both drivers died in the accident,' said the provincial department. – Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
04-05-2025
- The Citizen
15 killed, five injured in head-on crash in Eastern Cape
The drivers of the minibus taxi and the bakkie were both killed in the accident. The accident occurred on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma (Fort Beaufort) on Saturday night. Picture: Eastern Cape Transport Department. At least 15 people have died and five others sustained injuries in a head-on collision involving a fully loaded minibus taxi and a bakkie in the Eastern Cape. The accident occurred on the R63 road between Adelaide and Maqoma (Fort Beaufort) at about midnight on Saturday. Accident in Eastern Cape Eastern Cape provincial transport spokesperson Unathi Binqose said the cause of the accident is being investigated. 'It is alleged that a white Quantum, travelling from Qonce (King Williams Town) to Cape Town, collided head-on with an Isuzu double cab that was travelling from Adelaide to KwaMaqoma. The driver of the double cab died on the scene and 13 passengers in the Quantum were also declared dead on the scene, including the driver. 'Six injured occupants of the Quantum were rushed to Provincial Hospital for treatment, one of them later succumbed to injuries on arrival at the hospital, taking the number of deceased to 15,' Binqose said. ALSO READ: Baby among five killed in head-on crash on N2 in Eastern Cape Deadliest crash Binqose said an inquest docket has been opened for further investigations as both drivers died in the accident. 'This is by far the deadliest crash we have witnessed in the Eastern Cape in a long, long time. Not even in December and during the recent Easter holidays did we see one crash that has claimed so many lives. 'The MEC for transport and community safety in the Eastern Cape Xolile Nqatha says our thoughts and prayers are with those families who have lost their loved ones in a flash and is calling for investigators to leave nothing to chance in their investigation of what the real cause of this crash may have been,' Binqose said. Easter road stats Last week, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said government remains concerned about the number of pedestrian deaths, despite a marked decrease in both road fatalities and accidents during the 2025 Easter period. Addressing the media, the minister announced that this year's Easter weekend saw the lowest number of crashes and road deaths in the past three years. 'Crashes were reduced from 209 in 2024 to 141 in 2025, which is a 32.5% overall decrease compared to 2024,' the minister said. Creecy indicated that all provinces recorded decreases in road accidents, except for Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga, which both saw an increase. NOA READ: Driver's licence expired while printing machine is broken? Here's what you should do
The South African
21-04-2025
- The South African
One killed, three seriously injured in reckless EC head-on collision
A horror scene played out on Sunday afternoon, 20 April 2025, in a deadly head-on collision on the R30 near Dumasi in Mthatha in the Eastern Cape. The crash left one person dead and three other people seriously injured. Police spokesperson Captain Welile Matyolo said the two vehicles collided head-on at around 15:40, and police suspect reckless driving played a role. The 30-year-old driver from Mqwangqweni in Ngqeleni died on the scene from critical injuries. He had been driving one of the vehicles involved. A 33-year-old man from Mxhosa, Ntlaza A/A in Libode, drove the second vehicle. The crash left his car mangled, and paramedics rushed him and his two passengers to a nearby hospital. Speaking to Algoa FM, Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said paramedics rushed the three injured victims to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha for treatment. Binqose said this head-on collision takes the number of fatalities in the Eastern Cape to double figures since the start of the Easter weekend. Ngqeleni police have opened a case of culpable homicide, as well as reckless and negligent driving. The exact cause of the head-on collision is now under intense investigation. Let us know by leaving a comment below or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X, and Bluesky for the latest news.
