Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nomthetheleli Mene extended her condolences to the family of a police Sergeant who passed away tragically in an accident on the R102 near Jeffreys Bay yesterday afternoon, 15 June 2023.
It is alleged that at about 16:00, Sgt Thomas Nemalangeni from Public Order Policing in Gqeberha was driving his vehicle, a Toyota Etios, towards Jeffreys Bay while two other vehicles, a Jeep Cherokee and a Mitsubishi bakkie were heading in the opposite direction. The roads were wet and it is further alleged that there was a head on collision involving the three vehicles. The 42-year-old off duty police officer died on impact. The driver in the Mitsibushi bakkie was transported to a hospital in Gqeberha with serious injuries while the driver of the Jeep Cherokee sustained minor injuries.
Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide.
Lt Gen Mene has cautioned motorists to be alert and to reduce the speed limit when driving especially during rainy and inclement weather. ‘There are many potholes that have opened up due to the heavy rainfall experienced in some parts of the Eastern Cape. Huge water puddles on the road make it difficult to spot. Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved Sergeant’s family,’ added Lt Gen Mene.