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MISA comment - Condolences to the loved ones of 42 bus victims

Oct 13, 2025 MISA, Motor Industry Staff Association, Martle Keyter,

MISA comment - Condolences to the loved ones of 42 bus victims

The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA), would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of the 24 bus victims who died after their bus left the road on the N1 near Louis Trichardt in Limpopo. The driver lost control, and the bus went downhill and landed in a ditch. There were no other vehicles involved.

“Their families in Malawi and Zimbabwe must be devastated because they have been awaiting the safe return of their loved ones from the Eastern Cape. Among those who passed away is a 10-month-old baby. Another 38 patients were transferred to different hospitals,” says Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations.

The bus departed from Johannesburg, picking up passengers at several stops in Midrand and Pretoria. Although the cause of accident is still being investigated, it is alleged that driver fatigue could have contributed. The roadworthiness of the bus will also be investigated. The crash occurred around 2 pm.

Issued on behalf of MISA by Sonja Carstens, Manager of MISA’s Media and Communication Department.

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