Cape Town – EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo has confirmed that the bus involved in the deadly crash on the R34 was carrying party supporters returning from a Youth Day rally in Durban.
Twelve people were killed and 32 injured — 12 seriously — after a truck allegedly sideswiped the bus around midnight, tearing it open.
“The EFF is saddened by the tragic passing of 12 people who lost their lives in a devastating accident along the R34 near Vryheid. The EFF has confirmed that the transportation was taking members home from our June 16 rally in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal,” Thambo said in a statement.
The EFF’s Statement on the Tragic Bus Accident After Youth Day Rally in Umlazi
-The EFF sends it deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who have lost their lives. pic.twitter.com/gI55jcfXpU
— EFF KZN (@EFFKZN) June 17, 2025
“The EFF sends its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who have lost theirlives.”
The EFF is helping families identify the victims.
Comrades, Family, Friends, and the Entire EFF Ground Forces.
It is with shattered hearts and profound grief that we receive the devastating news of the tragic car accident that claimed the precious lives of our beloved fighters, returning from the powerful and successful… pic.twitter.com/n1f3zxPYGG
— ONE AFRICA 🌍 (@AfricaisBlack) June 17, 2025
We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the fighters who lost their lives on their way back from EFF June 16 Rally. Speedy recovery to those in hospital🙏. pic.twitter.com/zr7iplVyPK
— Siyasanga Sankara(Extremist) (@SiyasangaS33620) June 17, 2025
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A bus believed to be carrying EFF supporters collided with a truck on the R34 in KwaZulu-Natal. Morning Live spoke to EFF Spokesperson Sinawo Thambo about the tragedy. pic.twitter.com/yFkyLiqLdm— SABC News (@SABCNews) June 17, 2025
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