Gootau resident dies in road mishap
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 220 Views |
Gootau Village
Confirming the incident, Palapye Police Station commander, Superintendent Koziba Phuluweni, said the fatal accident occurred at around 4:45 am along the Palapye–Martin’s Drift road on Saturday.
Phuluweni explained that the horse and trailer truck, which was being driven by a 35-year-old woman, reportedly hit potholes along the road, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. The truck then collided head-on with the oncoming CR-V.
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