Four women killed in horrific R23 crash near Volksrust and Perdekop

Emergency services rushed multiple injured victims to hospital after a deadly collision on the busy R23 route.

April 27, 2026

Wayne van der Walt 1 minute read

Aftermath of a fatal head-on collision between a sedan and truck on the R23 — The aftermath of a head-on collision between a sedan and a truck on the R23 near Volksrust. Photo | Supplied/DCSSL

VOLKSRUST – Four women died in a head-on collision between a sedan and a truck on the R23 between Volksrust and Perdekop on April 23.

Police indicated four other people sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.

Damaged sedan and truck after head-on crash on the R23 between Volksrust and Perdekop — A sedan and a truck were involved in a head-on collision on the R23 between Volksrust and Perdekop. Photo | Supplied/DCSSL

The injured include the sedan driver and three passengers who were also in the sedan, while the truck driver suffered slight injuries.

Emergency services transported the injured to a hospital in Standerton for treatment.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash and said reckless and negligent driving cannot be ruled out.

Crash scene on the R23 after collision between sedan and truck — The scene on the R23 where a sedan and truck collided head-on near Volksrust. Photo | Supplied/DCSSL

Mpumalanga MEC for community safety, security and liaison Jackie Macie urged motorists to obey the rules of the road and drive responsibly.

The R23 is a busy provincial route that has been the scene of several serious accidents in the past.

Read additional comments by the MEC regarding the economic impact of road crashes and Road Accident Fund compensation costs in the Highvelder’s printed edition.

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April 27, 2026

Wayne van der Walt 1 minute read

Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.