By Mapaballo Borotho

- Four people were killed in a horrific crash in KwaZulu-Natal early on Monday morning.
- The victims include two men and two women.
- Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution as the province continues to record deadly road crashes
A horrific car accident claimed four lives in KwaZulu-Natal in the early hours of Monday morning, 27 July 2026.
The deceased include two men and two women.
“In times like these, we are always called upon to show compassion. In this regard, we have assigned teams from my office and the department to be closer to the bereaved families,” said KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma.
The fatal accident follows several horrific crashes that claimed lives across the province in July.
On 18 July, five people died in a horrific crash on the R612 near KwaDumisa, between Umzinto and Ixopo. The driver of a VW Polo, who died instantly, lost control on a downhill bend, causing the vehicle to leave the roadway. It overturned before coming back onto the road and crashing into the roadside barriers.
On 4 July, six people were killed in another head-on collision involving two VW Polo vehicles on the R34 Memel Road in Newcastle. Two of the victims were burnt beyond recognition.
“We have raised our concerns about the fact that night-time winter travel significantly increases accident risks due to reduced visibility and severe driver fatigue,” Duma added.
Motorists have been urged to continue exercising patience and obey all road rules.
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