A 17-year-old boy died after being struck by an Intercape bus on the R61 near Cofimvaba on Sunday evening, 8 November 2026.
South African Police Service (SAPS) spokesperson Captain Yolisa Mgolodela confirmed the incident in a statement issued to Komani News on Friday, 13 November.
According to Mgolodela, the teenager was walking from Nonqodi Locality towards Esiqikini Locality along the R61 when the collision occurred.
The Intercape bus was reportedly travelling in the same direction as the pedestrian when it allegedly struck him.
The teenager sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
Mgolodela confirmed that all relevant role players attended the scene following the incident.
A case of culpable homicide has been opened at Cofimvaba SAPS, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision are continuing.
Police have not yet provided further details about what led to the collision or whether any charges have been brought.
The investigation will seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death.
