The deaths of 27 people in an accident in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday night has shocked acting president Jeff Radebe , the presidency said.
This was the third collision to have claimed many lives in just a few days, said presidency spokesperson Mac Maharaj.
The latest deaths occurred when an articulated truck hit four fully-laden taxis and a Volkswagen Golf on the corners of Fields Hill (M13) and Richmond roads in Pinetown shortly before 19:00, according to paramedics.
Johannesburg - Political parties were saddened and shocked by the deaths of 27 people on Thursday evening in an accident in Field's Hill, Pinetown, in KwaZulu-Natal.
The African National Congress said it was saddened by the deaths from the accident, where a truck crashed into four minibus taxis and a car.
(For more:
Here)
Caution - Video footage is horrific.