The Khoisan King, including his family has been struck by tragedy after a fatal accident claimed the life of the Khoisan Queen.

The accident occurred on January 10, on the N9 road between Colesburg and Noupoort.

King Khoisan had been camping in the form of a protest at the Union Buildings in Pretoria since 2018.

The Khoisan King had spoken to Rekord on Friday as he anticipated to arrive in Pretoria by 18:00 in order to fight off an alleged eviction process, that would see him forced out of the gardens at the National key point, close to the Nelson Mandela Statue on January 11. However the King was faced by an unfortunate incident on his journey.

“I will only be arriving at Union Building 17:00-18:00. I am travelling from Port Elizabeth [Gqeberha]. Our stance is clear, we will not vacate the Union Buildings,” said King Khoisan SA in response to the eviction notice.

The king however did not make it back to Pretoria. He is one of five other occupants who survived the accident on the N9.

The Noupoort police are investigating a culpable homicide case following a single vehicle accident.

The accident has left the King in mourning after the loss of a 54-year-old woman,part of the royal family.

According to police spokesperson Sergeant Timothy Sam, the vehicle carrying the royal couple, along with three other passengers, suffered a tyre burst, causing the driver to lose control.

Sam said the vehicle overturned, leading to the fatal injuries that claimed the Queen’s life.

“The Noupoort police are investigating a culpable homicide following the tragic accident. All five occupants of the vehicle, aged between 18 and 57, were rushed to Mannie Dipico Hospital in Colesburg,” said Sam.

On January 12, Sam stated that while the Queen was sadly pronounced dead, the King, who was injured, is currently recuperating well. The other occupants, who sustained slight to serious injuries, have been since discharged.

The police have issued a reminder to all road users to stay vigilant, adhere to road safety rules, and conduct thorough vehicle inspections before embarking on road trips.

The Khoisan group has been camping in the garden at the Union Buildings since December 5, 2018, as they protest in the quest for First Nation recognition and land rights.

The Khoisan group left Eastern Cape on November 17, 2018, and arrived at the Union Buildings on December 5, 2018.

The group have been the subject of much controversy over the years:

-In 2019 they rejected the Traditional and Khoisan Leadership Act
-In 2022, the king and three of his subjects were arrested for alleged growing and dealing
-In October 2022, the group walked 50km to raise awareness of a lack of housing
-In March 2023, the group received its fourth notice to vacate the space in 30 days.

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