Transport MEC Siboniso Duma has announced that support will be provided to the families of the eight victims involved in the tragic crash in Mandeni. Initial reports indicated that seven school pupils lost their lives in the collision on Friday, but it has since been confirmed that the victims ranged in age from 17 to 27, with two being high school students.
On Sunday, Duma held a media briefing following a meeting with the Ncwane family, who lost three children in the accident. He stated, "We agreed to work together regarding the funeral service and burial arrangements. We also informed the local councillors that we will convene a meeting with all stakeholders to address the situation."
The MEC also shared that the truck driver involved in the incident is currently recovering in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver of the vehicle transporting the group lost control, resulting in a collision with an oncoming truck.