The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms Thoko Didiza (MP), has learnt with shock the death of 6 farm workersand the injury of 22 others in a motor vehicle accident in Dedoorns/Touwsriver in the Western Cape.
The minister has been informed that the accident happened in the early morning of today at about 7am at De Doorns/Touwsriver and it was a collision between two trucks. One of the trucks was carrying 28 farmer workers.
“I would like to send my deepest and sincere condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the deceased. What saddens me the most is that one of the deceased is a young lady who is also a mother of two-year-old twins,” remarked Minister Didiza.
The minister further wishes a speedy and full recovery to those injured in the accident.
“I take note that the farm workers met their untimely deaths on their way to work. These men and women are at the centre of producing food for our nation. The accident happens at the time in which their role has been to ensure food security for our country,” she added.
The ministerwould like to extend her appreciation to Deputy Minister Mcebisi Skwatsha and a member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, Mr Pat Maraan, who immediately went to the accident scene and later visited the families of the deceased and the injured.
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Issued by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
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