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One fatality in road accident between Potch and Parys

This is the second pedestrian fatality this week.

June 3, 2026
Wouter Pienaar Less than a minute
One person was killed this evening in a road accident on the R53. Photo: Potchefstroom First Responders

A pedestrian has been killed in a road accident 20km from Potchefstroom in the direction of Parys.

The accident occurred this evening (Wednesday, June 3) at around 19:00 on the R53.

Emergency services are on scene. One lane is obstructed.

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June 3, 2026
Wouter Pienaar Less than a minute

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I am the editor of the Potchefstroom Herald since January 2026. I have a keen interest for sport and local community news. I have more than a decade of experience covering various beats. Journalism is a lifestyle.

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