Mother calls on community after accident

Jackie Duvenhage, mother of a 17-year-old teenager who was involved in a motorcycle accident with his 50-year-old dad on Tuesday (10 June) has appealed to the public for assistance.

Her son Jacques was lucky and only sustained mild injuries and shock, but her husband André is in ICU and needs surgery to have the badly crushed bones in his arm repaired. There is a possibility that he could lose the use of his right hand.

The family does not have medical aid and Mrs Duvenhage has asked the public for financial assistance as they do not have the means to pay for the doctors, specialists, medication and physiotherapists Duvenhage snr needs to help him recover. According to his surgeon his recovery could take as long as six months.

Mrs Duvenhage has asked the community also to pray with the family.

Those who wish to assist the Duvenhages are requested kindly to contact Jackie Duvenhage on 073 508 9819.

Two critical after Florida collision – 10 June

Two men were found in a critical condition following a motorcycle condition on Ontdekkers Road earlier today (10 June).

A father (50) and his son (17) were travelling on a motorcycle when a bakkie allegedly turned in front of them, causing the collision, according to witnesses on scene. The collision occurred near the Koppie Street intersection at around 1.15 pm. Some state that the men were flung into the air before landing in the road.

ER 24 paramedics found both men on the side of the road upon arrival where onlookers stood around the men, offering assistance. Advanced life support was performed on both patients, according to ER 24 spokesperson Russell Meiring. They were then transported to Helen Joseph Hospital for further medical treatment.

“The bakkie’s driver had no injuries but was on scene,” said Meiring.

“Local authorities were on scene to investigate the exact cause of the collision.”