Traffic Officer Dies After Being Struck by Minibus Taxi in Mpumalanga, SA Weigh in

• A Traffic officer was killed in a minibus taxi accident on the N2 in Mpumalanga
• The Department of Community Safety and Security confirmed the officer's death as the fourth for traffic officers on the same road
• Emergency services declared the officer dead at the scene on Thursday, 5 February 2026

Justin Williams, a journalist at Briefly News since 2024, covers South Africa’s current affairs. Before joining Briefly News, he served as a writer and chief editor at Right for Education Africa’s South African chapter.

MPUMALANGA - A traffic law enforcement officer was killed after a minibus taxi struck him on the N2 in Mpumalanga on Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Traffic officer killed during routine stop-and-check

The officer, identified as 49-year-old Dumisane Ndlovu, was performing routine stop-and-check duties when the taxi hit him. Emergency services declared him dead at the scene. Community Safety, Security and Liaison spokesperson Moeti Mmusi said Ndlovu was the fourth traffic officer to die on the same stretch of road in similar incidents. Mmusi said police are investigating a case of culpable homicide.

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MEC for Community Safety Jackie Macie said the department was devastated by the loss. He said the shortage of traffic officers made every death a serious setback to road safety efforts. Macie conveyed condolences to Ndlovu’s family, friends and colleagues.

South Africans weigh in

Social media users shared their opinions regarding the tragedy.

Marine Submarine Nkosinathi said

"Sometimes it is hard to stop the car immediately. Give a signal and move out of the road."

Miriam Ngwenya said:

"Condolences to the entire family, and may his soul find eternal rest."

Ernest Madonsela said:

"In 2021, one officer was hit by a Mozambican 22-seater in Ngodwana. He jumped on the road, trying to stop a fast-moving vehicle immediately. "

Clifford Myeni Myeni said:

"I think officers should stop hiding in the bushes and come running to stop a speeding car. I see that a lot. You can't run in front of a speeding car. It's painful to hear such news. "

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Thoko Gladys said:

"So sad, condolences to the entire family, may his soul rest in peace."

Other accident-related accidents

A tragic accident at Thanda Primary School has left the community in mourning after a five-year-old Grade R learner was fatally injured by a scholar transport bus. According to the Department of Education, the learner was preparing to board the bus when she was accidentally struck by a reversing vehicle that was unable to see her in its blind spot.

Multiple people have been left dead following an early-morning crash on the R102 near Lotus Park, Durban South. The accident involved a taxi and a truck. Motorists are urged to avoid the area due to the severity of the crash. Emergency service officials are currently on scene, attending to the numerous injured passengers.

Two people have been killed in another horrific crash on the country’s roads. The victims, a male in his sixties and a female in her forties, sustained fatal injuries following a collision between a light motor vehicle and a truck.

Source: Briefly News