Water tanker becomes centre of deadly tragedy in KZN
A fatal accident involving a water tanker in uMbumbulu has highlighted ongoing water infrastructure challenges in eThekwini. Mayor Cyril Xaba has called for a police investigation while emphasizing the city's efforts to improve water delivery through the Southern Aqueduct project.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the tension between urgent service delivery needs and public safety in regions suffering from chronic infrastructure failure.
DURBAN - The City of eThekwini Mayor, Cyril Xaba, has described the incident in which a water tanker drove over and killed a resident in uMbumbulu as a tragic accident.
Xaba said they cannot speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident, and as such, have handed the matter over to law enforcement for further probe.
"The police will assist with the matter and from there we will await the findings in this regard.”
The 39-year-old man was knocked over by the tanker, causing fatal injuries.
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