Limpopo Multi-Vehicle Crash Leaves Six Dead, Motorist Recounts Taxi Driving Into Oncoming Traffic
- Two minibus taxis, a light delivery vehicle (LDV), and a sedan were involved in a multi-vehicle accident on D19 Matlala road, Limpopo
- According to preliminary reports, reckless and negligent driving by one of the drivers was to blame for the fatal accident
- A motorist who was involved in the multi-vehicle crash recounted the moments before the vehicles crashed, leading to the fatalities
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LIMPOPO – Six people have been killed in a multi-vehicle accident on the D19 Matlala road, near the Seshego cross, Limpopo.
The horrific head-on collision, which involved four vehicles, happened on Tuesday, 03 March 2026. It involved two minibus taxis, a light delivery vehicle (LDV), and a sedan. Preliminary investigations suggest that reckless and negligent driving led to the fatal accident.
Motorist says taxi driver was to blame
David Sethole, one of the drivers involved in the accident, explained how one of the taxi drivers was to blame. Sethole, who was driving the LDV, said motorists had to scramble to avoid an oncoming taxi.
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He said that one of the minibus taxis was driving into oncoming traffic, forcing drivers to swerve out of the way.
"Two cars in front managed to avoid it. It nearly hit another Quantum travelling toward Matlala with us. That driver managed to swerve, but it hit him in the middle of the vehicle, causing it to flip over."
He explained that following the collision, the first Quantum continued its path straight towards them, when it hit another lady’s vehicle, and he crashed into the back of that sedan.
South Africans react to the accident
Social media users weighed in on the crash, with many criticising the taxis.
Mohale Mirriam said:
“Very sad though, but what can we say because drivers don't care about commuters, but rather about reaching their destination quicker.”
Ace Mahoma suggested:
“Let taxi patrollers monitor the behaviour of their drivers. Stop patrolling private vehicles and monitor your taxis. Every time there are accidents, taxis are involved, and nothing is done about the drivers’ attitude, especially reckless and negligent drivers.”
Edmond Makwela urged:
“Taxis need to have dashcams and actually get arrested if they survive.”
Jack Bodiba added:
“The problem with taxi drivers is that they don't think. They like to overtake unnecessarily.”
Nthabiseng Mabane exclaimed:
“Taxis will be the end of us.”
Daleen Greeff noted:
“Again, a taxi overtakes. These taxi drivers don't care about others’ lives.”
Other accidents involving taxis
Briefly News reported that there have been numerous accidents this year involving taxis.
- On 11 September 2025, five children were killed and eight were injured after a taxi ploughed into a creche in Pietermaritzburg.
- A day later, several schoolchildren were injured after a taxi accident in the same area in Imbali as the fatal crash.
- 21 learners were injured on 15 September after a taxi plunged off the Kwakheha Bridge in Impendle.
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