The management of the South African Police Service (SAPS) is saddened by the death of one of its members due to a motor vehicle accident in Middleburg, Mpumalanga.
The SAPS confirms that at about 10:30 on Sunday, 20 November 2022, the Deputy President’s motorcade was traveling between Mpumalanga and Gauteng when one of the backup vehicles’ tyre burst, causing the vehicle to roll over.
Three members who were in the vehicle sustained serious injuries. One of these members was declared dead at the scene while the other two were transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
The SAPS Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) Unit has been dispatched to notify the families of deceased members and injured members.
The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola has on behalf of the SAPS sent his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased member and also wished the injured members a speedy recovery.
A case of culpable homicide has been registered at the Middleburg Police Station.