Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass

A tragic bus accident occurred on a mountain pass in South Africa, resulting in the deaths of 42 people. The victims were reportedly nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi who were returning home. According to officials, the bus crashed on the Pongola mountain pass, a notoriously dangerous stretch of road. The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but poor road conditions and inclement weather are suspected to have played a role. Rescue efforts were immediately launched, but unfortunately, the majority of the passengers did not survive the impact. The incident has sparked concerns about the safety of transportation infrastructure in the region and the need for improved road maintenance and safety measures. The news has devastated the families and communities of the victims, who were traveling home for various reasons. The authorities have pledged to conduct a thorough investigation and work towards preventing similar tragedies from happening in the future.