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21 Oct, 2025
UDM mourns six lives lost in yet another Limpopo road tragedy
Statement by Stanley Manaka, Provincial Chairperson of the United Democratic Movement in Limpopo The United Democratic Movement (UDM) in Limpopo expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the six people who lost their lives in the horrific crash on the R524 near Thohoyandou. We extend our sympathies to those who were injured and wish them a full and speedy recovery. This tragedy, coming so soon after the devastating bus accident that claimed 43 lives on the N1, has once again plunged our province into mourning. The loss of life on our roads has reached alarming proportions, and it is heartbreaking that Limpopo has become synonymous with repeated transport disasters. Speeding remains one of the leading causes of fatal accidents in South Africa, yet enforcement is inconsistent and often reactive. The UDM in Limpopo believes that stricter monitoring, including the use of speed cameras and mobile enforcement units, must become a permanent feature of our road safety strategy. Drivers who ignore speed limits endanger not only their own lives but also the lives of innocent passengers and pedestrians. The UDM in Limpopo calls on the provincial government, law enforcement agencies, and the Department of Transport to act urgently. The time has come for tighter enforcement of traffic regulations, more visible policing on high-risk routes, and thorough investigations into the causes of such crashes. Authorities must ensure that vehicles are roadworthy, that drivers adhere to all speed limits, and that reckless driving is met with swift and firm consequences. These repeated tragedies can no longer be treated as routine news. They are a national disgrace and a provincial emergency. Limpopo cannot continue to lose its people to preventable road carnage. This latest accident must be the final warning to all responsible authorities to act with urgency and resolve. The time has come to make road safety a standing priority, to intensify public education on responsible driving, and to ensure that every journey taken on our roads is a safe one.
