A terrible crash killed two personnel of the South African Police Service’s Letsitele police station in Limpopo.
On Saturday morning, the crash occurred on the R529 road connecting Letsitele and Lydenburg, while the passengers were on their way to attend the funeral of a fellow SAPS member.
“The (deceased) members were identified as Constable Moloto, aged 53, and data capturer Patience Shingange, 49, who was also a dedicated representative of the Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union,” said Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, Limpopo provincial police spokesperson.
The crash also killed Shingange’s 18-year-old daughter, Tinghitsi Shingange, and her 70-year-old aunt, Lucy Shikwambana.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, the provincial commissioner of police in Limpopo, has expressed “heartfelt” sympathies to the families and loved ones devastated by the crash, as has the whole SAPS community in the province.
“The collision, involving a grey Ford Figo and a purple Quantum taxi, has left an immense void in our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families during this incredibly difficult time. We honour the lives of these individuals, who served their community with unwavering dedication and commitment,” said Hadebe.
“We also wish a speedy recovery to the nine passengers and the driver of the Quantum taxi who sustained injuries in the accident. We hope they find strength and support from their loved ones on their road to recovery.”
