5 Adults and 3-Year-Old Killed in Meyerton R42 Crash
By Rea Gazette Reporter
Meyerton — 14 July 2025 — 15:30
Tragedy struck on Monday afternoon when a white Ford Focus, carrying five adults and a 3‑year‑old child, collided with a truck on the R42 Meyerton–Heidelberg Road, resulting in the deaths of all occupants, Constable Nompumelelo Zazini confirmed. This marks yet another fatal crash on the route, which saw three children killed last December under similar head-on collision circumstances .
According to preliminary account, the Focus was overtaking the truck when the driver lost control and collided, causing multiple fatalities at the scene. The truck driver survived and is assisting police with the ongoing culpable homicide investigation.
All deceased were taken to the Sebokeng Government Mortuary.
Local residents are raising alarm over repeated deadly incidents along the R42. In July 2023, a separate collision on the same road left a bakkie flipped and critically injured its occupants .
Constable Zazini appealed to motorists:
“Drivers must exercise extreme caution on this stretch. Many lives have been lost already. Please obey overtaking rules and adjust your speed.”
Unitaspark Mourns 6 Family Members Lost in Fatal Crash
By Rea Gazette Reporter
Unitaspark, Vereeniging - A candlelight ceremony was held for a family of six that was involved in a collision that occurred on Monday afternoon at around 15:30. A white Ford Focus carrying the family collided with a truck on the R42 Meyerton-Heidelberg Road, resulting in the deaths of all occupants.
Mangaliso Malindi, the firstborn of the family, said the people who passed away were his parents, two sisters, cousin, and nephew. The deceased were identified as:
- David Khehla Malindi (68), father
- Anna Malindi (61), mother
- Mhlanganisi Malindi (35), sister
- Phindile Malindi (33), sister
- Xolani Bocibo (27), cousin
- Lwandle Malindi Tshabalala (3), nephew
According to Mangaliso, the family was returning from KwaZulu-Natal, where they had attended a funeral for his younger brother's wife who passed away the previous Monday and was buried on Friday.
Mangaliso expressed his grief, saying he couldn't explain how he was feeling and that the pain would intensify as time went on. He shared that the family was informed of the accident around 17:00 on Monday. They had been in touch with the victims, who were just about to arrive home. The last conversation was around 15:00, and soon after, their phones were no longer reachable.
The news of the accident was brought to the family by a neighbour who had seen the car's number plate at the accident scene and recognized it as belonging to the Malindi family.
A wall of remembrance has been created by neighbours and friends, featuring pictures of the family, flowers, candles and teddy bears. A memorial service will be held on Friday, 18 July 2025, and a funeral service will take place on Saturday, 19 July 2025.
This is a heartbreaking story that has left many people in pain. Mangaliso said he will heal but will never forget his loved ones, and the scars will remain.
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Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash‑cam footage is urged to contact Meyerton SAPS at 016 362 9012 or Crime Stop anonymously at 08600 10111.
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