By Staff Reporter
MOKGOLOBOTO — The family of a 23-year-old man who died in Monday’s horrific crash on the R36 says they are devastated, revealing that the young man had only arrived in South Africa from Zimbabwe three weeks ago in search of better opportunities.
Speaking to Tzaneen Voice at the scene, the heartbroken family said they are struggling to come to terms with the tragedy.
The man, identified as Tenda, was reportedly standing on the side of the road waiting for transport when a Great North Transport bus and a minibus taxi collided near the T.J. Tavern bus stop in Mokgoloboto. The impact of the crash resulted in Tenda being fatally struck.
Witnesses said he showed no signs of movement when emergency services arrived. Paramedics later confirmed that he died at the scene.
Several other people were injured in the collision, which occurred on Monday, 17 November, causing major disruption along the busy R36 route. Preliminary reports indicate that passengers from both the bus and the taxi suffered injuries ranging from moderate to serious.
Emergency services worked to stabilise the injured while traffic officials diverted vehicles and secured the crash scene.
The family described Tenda as a humble and hopeful young man who had recently made the journey to South Africa with dreams of supporting his loved ones back home.
Police investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
