The families of the 30 people, who died in the Moloto road crash earlier this week, have expressed frustration over the lack of a rail services to alleviate traffic pressure.

A memorial service was held on Friday at the Machiding show grounds in Mpumalanga. The mood was sombre as mourners came in their numbers to console the families of the victims and pay their respects.

One of the mourners Lucky Sithole, who lost three family members in the horror crash, says: “I’m so broken and it’s painful. Losing three members of my family is not a minor thing,” says Sithole.

Another mourner, Klaas Aphane, says: “I’m very sad, and have no words. I went to identify my brother and there I also saw two of my friend’s bodies.”

I went to identify my brother and there I also saw two of my friend’s bodies.

Local government officials attended the event saying the tragedy cannot be used for political point scoring.

Mpumalanga Premier, David Mabuza says: “The platform is not the right one and it is wrong to do so. We must all support the families and not capitalise on their loss.”

The local royal family says it will support calls for a Moloto Corridor. Local chief, Sipho Mahlangu says: “We are going to stay close to this project and put pressure on government to ensure it becomes a reality.”

The 30 people who died in the Moloto road accident will be laid to rest this Sunday during a mass funeral.
Source: http://www.sabc.co.za