Ingoma Festival organiser mourns 11 participants killed in KZN crash

The organiser of Ingoma Festival, Velempini Khoza, known as "Sigwebosentambo," has expressed his profound grief and shock over the deaths of 11 participants in a tragic accident. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when a minibus taxi collided on the N2 highway in KwaManandi, Mtubatuba, situated in KwaZulu Natal. Khoza, who was hosting the festival, was informed that traditional lead singers known as Amagoso from various locations, including Mtubatuba, were among the victims.

The fatalities were largely severe, with six individuals being so badly burned that they could not be identified. Meanwhile, nine others suffered burn injuries and are currently in critical condition at the hospital. Khoza's statement, "Eleven of ours have passed away and nine others are in a critical condition in hospital. I am so devastated.

I would like to express my deepest condolences to the affected families," underscores the immense sorrow and loss he and his community are enduring. The police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.