RAAG

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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