A 23-year-old Zimbabwean man who had only just started building a life in South Africa was killed on Monday in a violent crash in Limpopo.
The accident took place along R36 road in Mokgoloboto.
Zimbabwean man was new in SA
Tzaneen Voice reports that the Zimbabwean man had been in the country for barely three weeks.
The man, known as Tenda, had come to South Africa to find job and support those he had left behind in Zimbabwe, according to his family who spoke to Tzaneen Voice.
The family members described him as a quiet, hopeful young man whose life was only just beginning.
How the accident occurred
According to the eyewitnesses, Tenda had been waiting on the side of the road for transport near the T.J. Tavern bus stop when a Great North Transport bus and a minibus taxi collided.
The impact was so severe that debris flew across the roadside, striking him and ending his life instantly.
Tzaneen Voice reports that people who witnessed the crash said they could immediately tell he was unresponsive.
Paramedics later confirmed that he had died where he fell.
Police are still investigating what led to the crash.
The collision left several passengers injured and threw traffic into chaos along the busy stretch of road. Some commuters suffered moderate injuries, while others were seriously hurt as emergency crews rushed in to help.
Shared grief over the death of the young Zimbabwean man
The news sparked mixed reactions online, with both South Africans and Zimbabweans sharing sympathy, cultural reflections and commentary about the tragedy.
Mia Ashley N’waVuma: “He probably didn’t tell his ancestors about this journey. Hopefully he had rightful papers. MHSRIP“
Matsimela Selemela: “As African brother, mabambiri aside and condolences to the family.”
Pd Chele Zw: Death has no nationality and there is no foreigner in heaven….
Thabo Matlou: “Soldier die trying unlike people who are scared to go to Johannesburg and try life , while they stay in south Africa, Rest in peace young man“
