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South AfricaEleven killed as minibus taxi collides with truck near Durban- South AfricaLesufi to deliver eulogy at funeral after Vanderbijlpark crashGauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is expected to deliver a eulogy at the joint funeral of three learners who died in the Vanderbijlpark crash, one of the deadliest school transport accidents in recent years. The funeral will take place on Sunday at the Saul Tsotetsi Hall in Sebokeng, in the Vaal, and…January 25, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa minibus driver faces 14 murder charges as school crash death toll risesA 22-year-old minibus driver appeared in a South African court on Thursday facing 14 counts of culpable homicide after two more children died overnight from injuries sustained in one of the country's deadliest school transport crashes. Police confirmed that two learners died in hospital in the…January 22, 2026
- South AfricaVanderbijlpark crash: Mother says justice cannot bring peaceA mother who lost two of her children in a scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark has said that no arrest, trial or court ruling will ever restore peace to her family. Thirteen learners were killed when a minibus taxi carrying pupils collided with a side tipper truck on a busy road in the…January 20, 2026
- South AfricaThirteen children killed in South Africa school bus crash, sparking calls for transport reformThirteen schoolchildren were killed on Monday when a minibus transporting them to school collided head-on with a truck near Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg, prompting President Cyril Ramaphosa to call for tighter regulation of the scholar transport sector. The crash occurred around 7 a.m. on…January 19, 2026
- South AfricaCOSATU backs move to tighten drunk-driving lawsThe Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has voiced support for Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s call to strengthen drunk-driving laws, saying tougher measures are needed to reduce deaths and injuries on South Africa’s roads. The labour federation said alcohol-related crashes…January 18, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwean Entrepreneur Uses AI to Improve Road SafetyA Zimbabwean-born technology entrepreneur is using artificial intelligence to confront one of Africa’s most persistent challenges: road safety. Through his Cape Town–based start-up, RoadMind AI, Tendai Joe is developing systems designed to predict road risks before accidents occur. Africa has some…December 31, 2025
- South AfricaFree State N8 crash death toll climbs to 11The Free State N8 crash death toll climbs to 11 following the death of another patient who had been receiving treatment in the intensive care unit at Pelonomi Hospital in Bloemfontein. Authorities confirmed that the patient succumbed to injuries on Monday, adding to the ten fatalities declared at…November 17, 2025
- South AfricaRelief for Motorists with Expired Driver’s Licence CardsJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- South African motorists with expired driver’s licence cards have been granted a three-month grace period while the Department of Transport works to reduce a major backlog. Officials confirmed that the grace period applies if motorists can provide proof they have already…October 2, 2025
- South AfricaKZN Minibus Taxi Crash Injures 20 Learners Near ImpendleImpendle, South Africa- At least 20 learners suffered serious injuries when a minibus taxi plunged off the KwaKhetha bridge on the P127 road near Impendle in KwaZulu-Natal province. The accident occurred at 07:30 local time on September 15, 2025, after the vehicle veered off the road, marking the…September 15, 2025
- South AfricaGauteng MEC intensifies crackdown on unroadworthy vehiclesJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has renewed her commitment to impound unroadworthy vehicles on the province’s roads, emphasizing public safety and compliance with regulations. The announcement follows ongoing enforcement operations targeting…September 3, 2025
- ZimbabweZimbabwe Bans Car Window Tinting to 'Enhance Road Safety'Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a nationwide ban on car window tinting, citing road safety and security concerns. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, aims to ensure better visibility for drivers and allow law enforcement to identify vehicle…September 2, 2025
- CrimeKZN Vows Action Over Learner Driving School TransportThe KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department has pledged swift action following a video showing a learner driving a scholar transport vehicle in Pietermaritzburg. The footage, captured by concerned community members, revealed a pupil in school uniform operating a minibus taxi without a valid driver’s…August 12, 2025
- South Africa15 dead in Eastern Cape taxi-bakkie collisionADELAIDE — Fifteen people died and five others were seriously injured when a minibus taxi and bakkie collided head-on along the R63 between Adelaide and Maqoma around midnight on Saturday. The Toyota Quantum minibus taxi was traveling from Qonce (King William's Town) to Cape Town when it collided…May 4, 2025
- South AfricaTwo Dead in Durban Mudslide as Storm Batters South AfricaDeadly mudslides and widespread flooding have sparked emergency responses across multiple South African provinces, with authorities warning of more severe weather to come. DURBAN, South Africa - Two people died when a mudslide crashed into a house in KwaMakhuta, southwest of Durban, on Thursday…February 20, 2025
- South AfricaFerrari crash kills pedestrian in central Cape TownOne person died and another was seriously injured when a Ferrari struck pedestrians in Cape Town's city center early Saturday morning, police said. The crash occurred at approximately 4:55 a.m. local time (2:55 GMT) on Buitengracht Street near its intersection with Shortmarket Street. Emergency…February 2, 2025
