The traffic law enforcement officer, Mr.Jabulane Collen Ndlovu (46), was hit by a mini-bus taxi on Friday morning on N2 between Piet Retief and Ermelo.
He later succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at the nearby hospital in Piet Retief. At the time of the crash, Ndlovu was allegedly trying to stop the taxi while he was doing the speed law enforcement operation. The taxi was travelling from the direction of Ermelo towards Piet Retief.
The case of culpable homicide is being investigated by the police.
The Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie is sending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and colleagues of the deceased.
The MEC has called on traffic law enforcement officers to remain undeterred in their endeavours to make our roads safer. He says that tragedies such as this one should not discourage them from being true to their calling of being traffic law enforcers.
"While pursuing errant drivers, we want our traffic officers to be safe. They must vigilant and also protect and cover each other when on the road. Motorists on the other must comply with the directives of law enforcers," Macie added.
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Issued by the Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
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