Two major accidents have recently occurred near Delmas in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
On May 21, 2025, a head-on collision on the R50 near Daybreak in Delmas tragically claimed the lives of two people. The accident, involving two light motor vehicles, happened around 06:00. Both drivers were found trapped inside their severely damaged vehicles and were declared dead at the scene. One of the victims was identified as Graeme Bath (58), husband of Diane Bath, a DA Councillor at the Victor Khanye Local Municipality. The other victim’s identity was not immediately released, pending family notification. Emergency services, using the Jaws of Life, extricated the bodies, and investigations into the accident’s cause are ongoing[1].
Earlier, on June 24, 2024, a devastating crash on the R42 near Delmas resulted in ten fatalities and left about 24 people seriously injured. The incident occurred when a minibus taxi, traveling from Johannesburg toward Emalahleni, collided with a truck (sometimes also described as a bus truck) headed to Bronkhorstspruit. Eight of the deceased were passengers in the minibus, while two were in the truck. Survivors with serious injuries were rushed to various hospitals in the area. Authorities began immediate investigations at the scene, considering factors like vehicle condition, possible reckless driving, and driver fatigue, but full details of the cause awaited the outcome of official reports. Community leaders urged motorists to exercise increased caution, especially on long-distance journeys[2][3].