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ROAD ACCIDENT ACTION GROUP (RAAG) STATEMENT ON THE MZIMNENE CRASH COURT CASE

The Road Accident Action Group (RAAG) notes the appearance of Sipho Dumsani Dlamini before the Manzini Magistrate's Court in connection with the tragic Mzimnene crash that occurred on 12 June 2026 near Mzimnene Bridge.

The accused is facing charges of culpable homicide and operating an unroadworthy motor vehicle following a crash that claimed the life of a 27-year-old woman and left several pedestrians, including schoolchildren, injured.

RAAG welcomes the commencement of the legal process and trusts that the courts will handle the matter fairly, independently, and in accordance with the laws of Eswatini. As the matter is now before the courts, it is important that due process is respected and that justice is allowed to take its course.

We once again extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased and wish all those injured a full and speedy recovery.

This tragedy highlights the urgent need to accelerate the implementation of Eswatini's National Road Safety Strategy and the principles of the African Union Africa Road Safety Charter, which promote a Safe System approach to road safety. This approach recognizes that human error is inevitable and that roads, vehicles, speeds, and policies must be designed to ensure that mistakes do not result in death or serious injury.

The Mzimnene crash serves as a stark reminder that road infrastructure must be designed and managed to protect all road users, particularly vulnerable road users such as pedestrians and children. Pedestrian paths must be physically segregated from motorized traffic wherever possible, especially along busy roads, near schools, public transport hubs, markets, and residential areas. Vulnerable road users should not be forced to share road space with fast-moving vehicles.
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ROAD ACCIDENT ACTION GROUP (RAAG) STATEMENT ON THE TRAGIC PEDESTRIAN CRASH NEAR MZIMNENE, MANZINI

The Road Accident Action Group (RAAG) is deeply saddened and concerned by the tragic road crash that occurred near Mzimnene, close to the Manzini Bus Rank, on Friday afternoon, resulting in reports of a possible loss of life and serious injuries to several pedestrians, including schoolchildren.

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the families of those affected and wish a speedy and full recovery to all those injured. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and the wider community during this difficult time.

While investigations are still underway, the reported circumstances surrounding this crash once again highlight the vulnerability of pedestrians and the urgent need to strengthen road safety measures around transport hubs, schools, and other areas with high pedestrian activity. Every road user has the right to travel safely, whether by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot.

RAAG calls upon the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident and to take all necessary steps to prevent similar tragedies in the future. This includes strengthening vehicle roadworthiness inspections, improving pedestrian infrastructure, enforcing traffic safety regulations, implementing effective speed management measures in high-risk locations, and ensuring that public transport operators adhere to the highest safety standards.

This tragedy serves as a painful reminder that road crashes are preventable incidents that require collective action from government, transport operators, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, communities, and all road users. Preventing road traffic injuries and deaths must remain a national priority.

RAAG remains committed to working with stakeholders to advance safer roads, safer vehicles, and safer mobility for all people in Eswatini. We urge decision-makers to accelerate the implementation of

The intersection near KFC Eswatini Manzini Bus Rank and the Manzini Main Bus Rank is currently undergoing upgrades aimed at improving traffic flow and pedestrian safety in the city centre. Recent road rehabilitation and mobility improvement projects have focused on key public transport corridors around the bus rank and Ngwane Street.

While the road markings are still being finalized, the current lane lines are already visible. The expected installation of bold white zebra crossings will significantly improve pedestrian visibility and help create safer crossing points for the thousands of commuters who use the Manzini Bus Rank intersection daily.

The Manzini Main Bus Rank remains one of the busiest transport hubs in Eswatini, connecting commuters from across the country and the region. Improved road markings and clearly defined pedestrian crossings are particularly important in this high-traffic environment, where pedestrians, buses, kombis, and private vehicles interact constantly.

The ongoing upgrades represent a positive step toward a safer and more accessible urban environment, and the completed zebra crossings are expected to further strengthen pedestrian protection at this critical intersection.
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