Tragedy Strikes South Africa: 42 Die in Bus Crash

Mon Oct 20 2025 19:46:34 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

A devastating bus accident on a mountainous road in South Africa claims the lives of 42 people, including children, raising concerns about road safety.

A bus carrying passengers from Zimbabwe and Malawi met with a tragic accident in South Africa's Limpopo province, resulting in 42 fatalities. The incident occurred on a mountain pass when the bus overturned and plunged into an embankment. Among the deceased were seven children and many other adults. Investigations are underway as the government extends condolences to the affected families.

The South African authorities reported that 42 Zimbabwean and Malawian nationals lost their lives after a bus overturned while navigating a steep area of the N1 highway in Limpopo province. The accident occurred on Sunday night, and the vehicle veered off the road, plunging down an embankment. President Cyril Ramaphosa expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of life, which includes seven children, and extended his condolences to the families and communities affected in Zimbabwe and Malawi.

Currently, the cause of the crash remains unclear, and an investigation has been initiated to understand the circumstances surrounding the accident. The bus had been making its way from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. There were also 49 individuals reported injured in the incident. Government officials, including Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, plan to visit the crash site and meet with the injured passengers. South Africa remains vigilant about road safety, particularly on hazardous routes such as mountainous highways.