KZN MEC of Social Development Mbali Shinga Involved in N3 Accident

• The KwaZulu-Natal MEC of Social Development, Mbali Shinga, was involved in an accident in Pietermaritzburg
• Her motorcade was stuck in traffic when a car sped in its direction and collided with the vehicle Shinge was travelling in
• The MEC's accident occurred during the wet conditions the province is experiencing as a result of the Orange Level SAWS issued
• Arrive Alive CEO Advocate Johan Jonck spoke to Briefly News about driving in wet conditions

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News journalist in Johannesburg, South Africa, covered accidents, fires, outbreaks, nature, weather and natural disaster-related incidents at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News.

PIETERMARITZBURG, KWAZULU-NATAL—The MEC of Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal, Mbali Shinga, was involved in an accident in Pietermaritzburg on 6 January 2025, as the province experienced a disruptive downpour.

MEC involved in an accident

SABC News said the MEC was travelling in a motorcade on the N3 when they got stuck in traffic. While waiting for the traffic to clear, A speeding motorist crashed into one of the security cars from behind. The car then collided with the MEC's vehicle. She escaped the incident unharmed.

Arrive Alive speaks to Briefly News

Speaking to Briefly News, Arrive Alive CEO Advocate Johan Jonck spoke about driving in wet conditions.

"We see an increase in road crashes on wet roads and always advise motorists to slow down, increase their following distance and drive with lights on. You need to allow yourself the time and space for a swift and effective response in an emergency," he said.

Recent accidents in KwaZulu-Natal

The province of KwaZulu-Natal experienced several fatal accidents since the beginning of the festive.

• Over 50 people were injured, and one person died in a fatal car crash on 5 January on the P100 in Ndwedwe after a bus driver lost control
• One person tragically lost their lives when a vehicle plunged off a bridge and landed on train tracks in Shakaskraal
• A police officer was among four who died in a horrific accident on the R34 in Vryheid on 30 December

South Africans react

Netizens on Facebook showed her compassion.

Renify Mithi said:

"She's a parent. Her children need her. All will be well, madam."

Mbeks Lihle said:

"Speedy recovery, mommy."

Mamonga WoSuthu SQ Zulu said:

"Get well soon, Nkosazana."

Thembinkosi Zulu said:

"I hope they recover soon."

KZN officials visit family of accident victims

In a related article, Briefly News reported that officials from the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government visited the relatives of eight relatives who died in an accident. A taxi there was overturned on their way to a wedding.

The MEC of Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, visited the families on New Year's Day and expressed his pain at the accident.

"The loss of young women with a promising future and mothers, who were breadwinners, has devastating financial and emotional consequences," he said.

Source: Briefly News