An investigation is underway following a crash that claimed the lives of four people on the R577 between Roossenekal and Mashishing (formerly Lydenburg) on Saturday, 18 July 2026, at approximately 07h00. One person was injured.
According to preliminary reports, the driver of a Volkswagen light motor vehicle lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn. The four deceased — the driver and three passengers — died on impact at the scene.
Mpumalanga MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Mr. Jackie Macie, expressed deep concern about the ongoing road tragedies.
“We cannot allow road deaths to become so frequent when most of these incidents are avoidable. All that is required is responsible driver behaviour to end this mayhem and make our roads safer. We all need to obey the rules,” he said.
MEC Macie extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished the injured passenger a speedy recovery.
Issued by Mpumalanga Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison.