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Tragic Bus Accident After Youth Day Rally in Umlazi

Tuesday, 17 June 2025. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is saddened by the tragic passing of 12 people who lost their lives in a devastating accident along the R34 near Vryheid. The EFF has confirmed that the transportation was taking members home from our June 16 Rally in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.   The EFF sends it […]

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is saddened by the tragic passing of 12 people who lost their lives in a devastating accident along the R34 near Vryheid. The EFF has confirmed that the transportation was taking members home from our June 16 Rally in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.

The EFF sends it deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of all those who have lost their lives. These Fighters lost their lives following a show of support for the revolution they belonged to and they must be remembered as heroes to whom we owe a great debt. These were committed Fighters, who had attended the rally to honour the courage of the youth of 1976 and to continue the struggle for economic freedom.

They died in the line of duty, and their lives will never be forgotten.

Many more have been injured and are receiving medical attention. The process of identifying the deceased is ongoing, and we are working with relevant authorities to ensure families are informed and supported.

We send our heartfelt condolences to the families and pray for healing to those injured. We will continue to honour the memory of the fallen with action and commitment to the struggle they believed in.

May their souls rest in revolutionary peace.

 

The EFF has a national structure with branches in all nine provinces of South Africa.

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