Transport Minister, Honourable Dipuo Peters has expressed shock and sadness following the death of Gauteng MEC for Economic Development, Mr Nkosiphendule Kolisile and his two protectors during a tragic crash that took place today, 20 July on the N6 approximately 10km from Reddersburg towards Bloemfontein in the Free State.
Preliminary reports indicate that an SUV and a truck type vehicle collided head on resulting in the death of MEC Kolosile and his two protectors. A case of culpable homicide has been opened with the South African Police Service.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has dispatched a team of crash and incident reconstruction and investigation experts to determine the exact cause of the crash.
Minister Peters has sent her heartfelt and sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the MEC Kolisile and his protectors. The Minister has urged the RTMC to speed up the investigation and get to the bottom of the cause of this tragic crash.
“The tragic passing of MEC Kolisile and his protectors is a monumental loss not only to the people of the province of Gauteng but the nation as a whole. We were still expecting the MEC to continue to make positive contributions to the ANC led government’s efforts to create a better society.
The death of MEC Kolisile and his protectors is yet another stark reminder of the challenges we continue to face on our roads. We repeat our call on all South Africans to come together and join hands to stop this carnage.
One death on our roads is one too many, but if we work together we can save millions of lives,” said Minister Peters.
The Minister has called on every road user, motorists, passengers and pedestrians alike to take personal responsibility in road safety and ensure that South Africa’s roads are not turned into killing fields.
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