This news aggregator site highlights South African labour news from a wide range of internet and print sources. Each posting has a synopsis of the source article, together with a link or reference to the original. Postings cover the range of labour related matters from industrial relations to generalist human resources.IOL News reports that at least 10 passengers died in an Mzansi Express bus accident which took place on the N1 freeway near Makhado (previously Louis Trichardt) in Limpopo province just before midnight on Tuesday.
The bus was travelling from Zimbabwe, destined for Joburg. All the deceased, five males and five females, were reportedly foreign nationals. Phuti Lekganyane, acting spokesperson for the Limpopo Department of Transport and Community Safety, indicated: “According to reports, the bus drove over a round-about – the last traffic circle from Makhado towards Polokwane – at high speed, lost control and overturned, killing and injuring its passengers in the process.” The injured passengers were taken to various hospitals in Makhado. Provincial transport authorities in Limpopo said the bus driver involved in the crash was reportedly new in his job, and not familiar with the road. Meanwhile, Limpopo MEC for Transport and Community Safety, Violet Mathye sent messages of condolences to the families of the deceased. The MEC also urged motorists to be alert of their surroundings and to drive with caution at all times.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Jonisayi Maromo at IOL News
- Lees ook, Tien sterf in Limpopo-ongeluk, by Maroela Media
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