The driver of a commuter bus travelling in the areas of Makolokwe and Bethane lost control on the gravel road and hit a big rock causing the bus to overturn in the early hours.

Two females at the age of 54 and 37 years lost their lives and other passengers were rushed to the nearest hospitals with injuries. One passenger was airlifted to Randfontein hospital with serious injuries.

The Bokone Bophirima Community Safety and Transport Management MEC Gaoage Molapisi send his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

“We are disturbed and saddened by the sad news of this accident and we would like to wish a speedy recovery to those injured and our sincere condolences to the bereaved families,” said Molapisi who outlined that the accident happened at the time the department had a progressive meeting with the bus service concerned and the Lethabong Community Representatives, regarding the status of their buses.

“The company’s buses have subjected to rigorous certificate of Roadworthy testing and all are compliant.

“In that meeting, we were satisfied by their new plan to implement a Bus Replacement Programme,” said Molapisi.

He said the intervention will address the concerns raised by the community and the commuters of Lethabong.

MEC thanked the people of Lethabong for having engaged the department in a human and civilised way. “Customer is King” and we must make sure that we give them the best service,” concluded Molapisi.

-TDN

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