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Premier visits bus accident victims
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MEDIA STATEMENT

TO ALL MEDIA

FOR IMMEDIATE USE

5 OCTOBER 1999



PREMIER PAYS VISIT AND PRAYS FOR RECOVERY OF BUS ACCIDENT VICTIMS

Survivors of a weekend bus accident near the Kei River narrated their ordeal to the Eastern Cape Premier Rev Makhenkesi Stofile and his 
MECs for Health and Transport during a visit to both Cecilia Makiwane and Frere Hospitals yesterday afternoon.

Among the problems cited as possible reasons for the tragedy that left 19 people dead and over 47 injured was the alleged drunken driving, 
speeding, faulty breaks, malfunctioning lights which at some point compelled the driver to use a torch to drive the Premier said they 
support the steps taken by the national ministry of Transport concerning the lowering of the speed limit, although he still felt that a 100 
km speed limit for buses full of passengers was still high. He said stronger steps will be The Premier commended doctors, nurses and the 
hospital staff for their courageous efforts to lessen the pain and the suffering of the survivors and all those affected by the tragedy.

MEC Neer also reported that the department had a meeting with bus operators of the Province yesterday afternoon as one of the steps being 
taken to address the problem. He said the department was already working on developing and effecting the new traffic

NB Please note that pictures are available on request

Pic1 (. Premier, MEC For Transport D Neer, Matron Nomvo Mabece and patient Nophinda Nyusela of Cofimvaba at Cecilia Makiwanes casualty 
ward).

Pic. 2. (Senior Superintendent Dr. Pat Sendyose and the injured bus driver Mr Khawulezile Mase.)

Issued: Communications Division - Office of the Premier

Enquiries: Manelisi Wolela - 040-91543 / 6391544



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