By BAKANG MOKOTO
1 July 2026 – The police in the Northern Cape can confirm that a road accident occurred today at approximately 8:40am on the N1 road, approximately 19km from Hanover towards Colesberg. The police said preliminary information indicates that a 15-seater minibus taxi, travelling from Cape Town to Mozambique and transporting foreign nationals, was involved in a motor vehicle accident after the trailer attached to the vehicle reportedly experienced a mechanical failure, resulting in the vehicle overturning.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said a total of 20 passengers were travelling in the vehicle, consisting of 14 adults and six children between the ages of five and seven years. Gamieldien said three passengers sustained minor injuries and were attended to by Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
“No fatalities have been reported at this stage. Upon assessment, it was established that some passengers were in possession of travel documents, while others did not have the required documentation. The matter has been referred to the relevant immigration authorities for further processing.
“Social Services have also been notified and are attending to the affected children. All relevant role players, including SAPS, EMS, Immigration officials and Social Services, are currently on scene assisting with the situation,” she said.
Gamieldien further said the SAPS urges motorists to exercise caution on the roads and to ensure that vehicles are roadworthy before undertaking long-distance journeys.
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