The visit follows a head-on collision on the R67 between Komani and Whittlesea that claimed six lives.
The Executive Mayor of Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality, Cllr Madoda Papiyana, and Municipal Manager Andile Sihlahla will visit the families of victims who died in a fatal collision on the R67 outside Komani on Saturday, 24 October 2026.
In a media release issued on Monday, 26 October, the municipality confirmed that the leadership would visit the affected families to convey condolences following the tragedy.
The municipality said it had learnt with profound sadness of the deaths of members of the Dinge family, who reportedly died at the scene of the crash.
The collision, which occurred on the R67 between Komani and Whittlesea, claimed six lives, as previously reported by Komani News.
First family visit scheduled for Tuesday
The municipality confirmed that the first visit would take place on Tuesday, 27 October, at 14:30 at the home of Mr Lonwabo Dinge, a former employee of the municipality under the former Lukhanji Local Municipality.
The visit forms part of the municipality’s response to the tragedy, with the mayor and municipal manager expected to meet with the bereaved family.
On behalf of the municipal council and administration, the municipality extended its condolences to the affected families, relatives and friends.
“No words can ease the pain of such a loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you,” the municipality said in its statement.
Further support visits being arranged
The municipality said it was also in contact with other affected families to arrange visits and offer support in the coming days.
Further details about these visits will be communicated once arrangements have been finalised.
The fatal crash has left families and the wider community mourning the loss of six people. The municipality has expressed its condolences to everyone affected by the incident.
The visit on Tuesday is expected to provide an opportunity for municipal leadership to offer condolences directly to the Dinge family as they deal with the loss of their loved ones.
