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Six people died in a fire on a Putco bus on that was travelling from Tshwane to Tweefontein on 21 May 2021. Picture: @TMPDSafety/Twitter

Moloto road

Tshwane authorities probe cause of Putco bus fire on Moloto Road

By Veronica Mokhoali

Six people were burnt beyond recognition when the bus they were travelling in burst into flames on Friday.

  • Six people died in a fire on a Putco bus on that was travelling from Tshwane to Tweefontein on 21 May 2021. Picture: @TMPDSafety/Twitter

    Six commuters die in Putco bus fire on Moloto Road

    It's understood that the vehicle was on the move when the blaze broke out.

    448 days ago
  • Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo and representatives from the taxi bodies were on the Moloto Road in Pretoria checking if commuters were complying with COVID restrictions. Picture: @JacobMamaboloSA/Twitter.

    Commuters on Moloto Road complying with COVID-19 restrictions - Mamabolo

    Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo and representatives from the taxi bodies in the province were on the Moloto Road in Pretoria on Tuesday.

    584 days ago
  • Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Moloto Road head-on collision claims two lives

    The bus was carrying passengers, mostly headed to work near KwaMhlanga.

    977 days ago
  • FILE: Putco buses outside the Sandton Testing Station. Picture: EWN.

    Putco managers summoned over rise in accidents

    Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo said he would ask Putco management some critical questions.

    995 days ago
  • An overturned bus on Moloto Road near Pretoria on 13 November 2019. Picture: @Netcare911_sa/Twitter

    Mbalula seeking to end Moloto Road deaths

    Following the latest fatal crash, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula will lead a delegation of senior officials to various sections of the road where he’s expected to engage in a number of safety initiatives.

    1002 days ago
  • An overturned bus on Moloto Road near Pretoria on 13 November 2019. Picture: @Netcare911_sa/Twitter

    Rain may have contributed to deadly Moloto Road accident - RTMC

    Two people were killed and 39 others were injured when the bus they were travelling in overturned on a stretch of that road.

    1003 days ago
  • An overturned bus on Moloto Road near Pretoria on 13 November 2019. Picture: @Netcare911_sa/Twitter

    2 killed, at least 39 injured in bus crash on Moloto Road

    It's understood that the vehicle was carrying commuters travelling to work from Mpumalanga.

    1003 days ago
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    38 protesters arrested after Kwaggafontein protest turns violent

    Residents are protesting over a lack of services in the area.

    1214 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied

    Circumstances around deadly Moloto Road crash being probed

    It is understood that a Putco bus collided with an SBV security van on Monday resulting in a more than five-hour closure of the road.

    1263 days ago
  • Picture: Supplied.

    4 people dead, 10 critical in Tshwane accident

    Paramedics are on the scene using jaws of life to release passengers still trapped inside the bus.

    1264 days ago
  • Minister Dipuo Peters launched the Moloto Road project on 6 June 2016. Picture: Thando Kubheka/EWN.

    Transport minister launched Moloto Road Development Project

    The infamous Mpumalanga road has seen a high number of crashes & will undergo a R3bn upgrade.

    2257 days ago
  • FILE: Over twenty-five people were killed an accident involving a bus and a truck in moloto Road, near Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga. Picture:Barry Bateman/EWN.

    ‘Road of death’ in Mpumalanga to be revamped

    Government has set aside R3.7 billion to rehabilitate the entire 139 km of the Moloto Road.

    2258 days ago
  • FILE: Four people were killed in an accident in Moloto Road on Human Rights Day. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    Moloto Road continues to claim lives

    It is hoped that government will intervene urgently following another deadly accident.

    3065 days ago
  • The bus involved in the deadly Limpopo crash that claimed the lives of 11 people. Picture: @LizSCrisp/Twitter.

    Zuma urges drivers to obey rules

    The president has sent his condolences to the families of those killed in a Limpopo bus accident.

    3185 days ago
  • 30 people were killed  in an accident involving a bus and a truck in Moloto Road near Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga on 11 November 2013. Picture:Barry Bateman/EWN"

    24 Moloto crash victims laid to rest

    The Transport Department says speakers at the ceremony called for decisive action on the road’s safety.

    3190 days ago
  • The Mpumalanga Government will pay all funeral-related expenses for the 30 people who died in a Putco bus crash on Monday. Picture: Vumani Mkhize/EWN.

    Moloto Road: Victims’ memorial underway

    A service is being held for the 30 people killed in the fatal bus crash earlier this week.

    3192 days ago
  • Thirty people were killed an accident involving a bus and a truck in Moloto Road, near Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga. Picture: Barry Bateman/EWN

    Moloto Road: Tipper truck investigated

    Investigators have turned their attention to the roadworthiness of the tipper truck.

    3194 days ago
  • 29 people have been killed in an accident involving a bus and a truck in Moloto Road, near Kwaggafontein in Mpumalanga. Picture:Barry Bateman/EWN

    Moloto Road: Truck driver on the run

    Police are on the hunt for the driver of a tipper truck involved in the crash.

    3194 days ago
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