South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to Zimbabwe and Malawi following a tragic bus crash near Makhado, Limpopo, on Sunday, 12 October 2025.
At least 42 travellers died in the incident on the N1 while returning home from Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape.
The South African Presidency said President Ramaphosa’s thoughts are with the families, friends, and colleagues of the victims, and he wishes the dozens of injured a full and speedy recovery.
“This incident is a tragedy for South Africa and our sister states of Zimbabwe and Malawi alike.
“This sadness is compounded by the fact that this incident has taken place during our annual Transport Month, where we place a special focus on the importance of safety on our roads.
“Our roads are also economic networks that bring the people of our region together across our national borders.
“We must do everything we can as road users, as transport operators, drivers and passengers to ensure that we stay safe and that we share our roads responsibly and with care for one another.”
