Update on the horrific crash in Isipingo, R102: Duma releases the names of 11 victims after a meeting with families.
Mass Prayer & Memorial Service to take place at Umlazi King Zwelithini Stadium on Thursday, 5 February at 10h30
Media and Public Statement by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements Siboniso Duma
03 February 2026
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: I have received a report on the meeting with 11 families that lost their loved ones in a horrific accident on R102, in Lotus Park, Isipingo.
The sheer number of victims and circumstances under which they departed is a source of shock and disbelief.
We welcome the confirmation by the South African Police Service in KZN and the Minister of Transport Barbra Creecy, in particular, that an investigation is underway. Both SAPS and Road Traffic Management Corporation must leave no stone unturned.
Importantly, we acknowledge the professionalism of the investigating officer from SAPS Isipingo Police Station.
In particular, he has worked with our team to ensure that families are assisted to go through the process of identifying their loved ones at the Park Rynie Mortuary. We can confirm that all families have been located – with the last family located this afternoon.
I have mandated the team to be closer to the families as they go through this emotional process, which involves accepting the tragic departure of their loved ones.
Flowing from above, we wish to announce that families expressed their wish to bury their loved ones individually.
In this regard, a Mass Prayer and Memorial service will be held for the victims and it is scheduled as follows:-
Date : 05 February 2026
Time : 10h30
Venue: King Zwelithini
Stadium, Umlazi
On this day, our Provincial Chaplain Viva Mpungose, all our chaplains, ambassadors, and interfaith leaders will pray to God to shine his face upon families of the victims.
Critically, we invite the people of KwaZulu-Natal to attend the memorial service and be support pillars for the families.
May the departed souls rest in peace: –
1. Ms Bangeni Shange (69) Funeral to take place in Port Shepstone this Saturday.
2. Ms Zinhle Ntshangase (33) Funeral to take place in Umzimkhulu on Saturday.
3. Ms Pamela Mangqasane (66) funeral in the Eastern Cape this Saturday.
4. Ms Nompumelelo Mteshana (34) funeral to take place in Harding this Sunday.
5. Ms Talethe Joyce Khwela (43) funeral to take place in Mfume this Sunday.
6. Ms Nteboheng Mkhize (51) Funeral to take place in uMgababa this Saturday.
7. Mr Sonwabile Nokwebuza (58) Funeral to take place in the Eastern Cape.
8. Mr Maqhawe Sosibo (33) Funeral to take place in Bulwer.
9. Samukele Sithole (18) Funeral likely to take place this Saturday in Umlazi.
10. Mr Mcebo Gumede (36) Funeral to take place in Umlazi in eGolokodo this weekend.
11. Mr Nkululeko Mkhize (48) From Adams Mission. Family located today.
Ends
Issued by the MEC for Transport and Human Settlements
