Julius Malema Attends Vryheid Memorial Service of EFF Members Who Died in Horrific KZN Crash

• The Economic Freedom Fighters president, Julius Malema, attended the memorial service of party members who recently died in an accident
• The 10 party members died when a bus collided with a truck on the R34 near Ulundi in KwaZulu-Natal
• South Africans, particularly EFF supporters, mourned the death of the members who wer on their way home from a June 16 event

Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, cabinet reshuffles, the State of the Nation Address, Parliamentary Proceedings, and politician-related news, as well as elections, at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years.

VRYHEID, KWAZULU-NATAL — The president of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, attended the memorial service on 22 June 2025 of the 10 EFF members who died in a horrific bus accident on 16 June in KwaZulu-Natal.

Malema in Vryheid

Malema, other leaders of the EFF, members of parliament, and representatives of other political parties attended the service. The EFF has also supported the families of the victims and organised a mass funeral for them.

The victims were on their way home from a Youth Day rally in Durban when they collided with a truck on the R34 near Ulundi. At least 30 other passengers were injured.

Recent accidents in South Africa

• Five people were killed when a taxi crashed into a truck on the R60 in Worcester, Western Cape, on 23 May 2025
• Three people died when a bus plunged off a bridge near Maidstone in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal, on 27 May
• Seven people were killed in two crashes in Mpumalanga on 27 May. Three died in one accident, and four died in another accident
• A motorist driving at over 170km/h was arrested and charged with reckless driving and driving under the influence in Ermelo, Mpumalanga, on 13 June, when he crashed into a sedan

What did South Africans say?

Netizens commenting on social media were devastated by the loss. Some were supporters.

Desire Van Der Merwe said:

"Always so sad when we lose citizens in vehicle accidents."

Vva Qoto said:

"I am not their fan, but when it comes to someone losing his life, it's bad. Rest easy, guys."

Moss Omhitlhetse Molokoane said:

"Rest well, young lions."

Angela Bianca Mphana said:

"May your souls rest in revolutionary peace, fighters."

Malesela Cokllen Mokhonoana said:

"May the loving souls of the gallant fighters rest in eternal peace and rise in glory while the struggle continues."

1 dead and 2 injured in Eastern Cape accident

In a related article, Briefly News reported that two people were injured and one person was killed in a horrific accident in the Eastern Cape. The crash happened between Humansdorp and Tsitsikama on the R102.

A bakkie and a seven-seat vehicle collided with each other. The driver died on the scene, and a passenger was rushed to the hospital. The South African Police Service opened a case of culpable homicide against the driver who survived the accident.

Source: Briefly News