Another Life Lost on the R510

Northam — Tragedy struck again on Tuesday morning, 23 September 2025, on the R510 near Northam, where a motor vehicle accident claimed another life and left three others seriously injured. One of the patients had to be airlifted by helicopter for urgent medical treatment.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation, but community members and emergency services alike are voicing growing concern about the state of this road. 

Pierre Loots, director of Thaba Fire and Rescue, expressed deep frustration: “The R510 has become a danger zone. SANRAL must urgently complete this road, which has been left in a hazardous state for months now. Lives are being lost, and families are left devastated.” 

This tragic incident follows several recent crashes on the same stretch of road. Just weeks ago, on 31 August 2025, another accident on the R510 close to Northam claimed a life, a head-on collision between two light motor vehicles ended in tragedy.

Loots extended heartfelt appreciation to all those who responded to the scene: “We thank every emergency personnel member and agency who assisted. Your dedication saves lives, even on our darkest days.”

Thaba Fire and Rescue press release