President Cyril Ramaphosa has passed his condolences to the nations of Zimbabwe and Malawi, who lost compatriots in a bus crash on Sunday.
The crash, which took place near Makhado, claimed the lives of some 42 people, who were on their way back home from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
“This incident is a tragedy for South Africa and our sister states of Zimbabwe and Malawi alike. This sadness is compounded by the fact that this incident has taken place during our annual Transport Month, where we place a special focus on the importance of safety on our roads,” the President said.
Many were also injured in the crash.
“Our roads are also economic networks that bring the people of our region together across our national borders.
“We must do everything we can as road users, as transport operators, drivers and passengers to ensure that we stay safe and that we share our roads responsibly and with care for one another,” President Ramaphosa said. – SAnews.gov.za
