A tragic multi-vehicle accident occurred on Monday evening along the R21 South, just prior to the Pomona off-ramp, leaving Ekurhuleni’s member of the mayoral committee (MMC) for finance, Nkululeko Dunga, with serious injuries. Dunga, who also serves as the EFF Gauteng provincial chairperson, was a passenger in one of the involved vehicles, which included four vehicles in total, one of them being a council vehicle.
Nokuthula Mdlalose, spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni mayor, expressed deep sorrow, stating, “It is with a heavy heart that the office of the executive mayor shares news of a tragic multi-vehicle accident on R21 South, just before the Pomona off-ramp, around 7 pm on the evening of the 23rd of October 2023. The collision involved four vehicles, one of which belonged to council.”
“Councillor Nkululeko Dunga, the member of the mayoral committee for finance, was seated in one of the vehicles and sustained serious injuries,” Mdlalose continued. “The rapid response from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department freeway unit ensured that all crucial accident protocols and emergency procedures were meticulously and promptly administered.”
Tragically, the accident resulted in several injuries and the loss of a life, as reported by Mdlalose. Injured individuals have been transported to hospitals, where they are receiving necessary medical care.
Mdlalose extended condolences, saying, “Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to all individuals and families affected during this difficult time. The South African Police Services is currently investigating the circumstances of the accident. Further details will be communicated by the relevant authorities in due course.”
News24 reported that a motorcyclist lost his life in the collision involving Dunga’s convoy.