By Akani Nkuna
The Economic Freedom Fighters has extended its condolences following the death of 10 of its members when a bus they were travelling in collided with a truck in the early hours of Tuesday morning near Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal.
“These fighters lost their lives following a show of support for the revolution they belonged to and they must be remembered as heroes to whom we owe a great debt,” said EFF spokesperson Sinawo Thambo.
“These were committed fighters, who had attended the rally to honour the courage of the youth of 1976 and to continue the struggle for economic freedom. They died in the line of duty, and their lives will never be forgotten.”
KwaZulu-Natal transport department spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya confirmed that authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash on the R34, and proper protocols in collaboration with party leaders to identify the families
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