Organisation extends condolences to families of victims in R21 bus crash
The PSA emphasised the need for stricter measures to ensure that all vehicles, particularly buses, meet the highest safety standards before operating on public roads.
The Public Servants Association (PSA) has extended its condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the tragic bus crash on the R21 highway on March 12, 2025.
“This devastating incident, which claimed multiple lives and left several others injured, has once again highlighted the urgent need for improved road safety measures across South Africa,” the organisation said in a statement released last week.
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The PSA has additionally called on authorities to provide full support and assistance to those affected.
“As a union committed to the well-being and safety of all South Africans, particularly those who rely on public transport, the PSA has reiterated its stance on strengthening road safety regulations.
“The association has also urged local authorities to increase efforts in regulating and monitoring high-risk routes, such as the R21.”
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The PSA emphasised the need for stricter measures to ensure that all vehicles, particularly buses, meet the highest safety standards before operating on public roads.
“We call on all public transport operators to exercise extra caution and work closely with law enforcement agencies to protect passengers and prevent further tragedies.”
