A number of Malawian nationals discovered themselves stranded in Polokwane, Limpopo, after site visitors authorities impounded the dangerously overloaded bus they have been travelling in.
The bus, constructed to hold 65 passengers, was transporting 117 individuals, together with 15 minors, when authorities stopped it on the N1 whereas it travelled from Gauteng to Malawi.
Visitors officers impounded the car and arrested the driving force for violating highway security rules.
Malawian passengers left in limbo
After authorities impounded the bus, passengers stated officers left them stranded at a site visitors centre with no clear plan for when or how they might proceed their journey dwelling.
One passenger, Elastin Khamanga, stated he had realised that the bus had carried many individuals, and he requested a refund.
He added that the scenario posed a threat to passengers’ security.
Malawian passengers stranded?
On Thursday, Khamanga informed SABC Information that the group didn’t not really feel secure on the site visitors centre and had gone for hours with out meals.
“We try to push the proprietor of the bus, however he simply retains saying ‘wait, wait’, but all these individuals are struggling,” he stated.
Ready for the bus proprietor
Passengers stated they waited for the bus proprietor to pay a tremendous so authorities may launch the bus. Nonetheless, they continue to be frightened about whether or not the car is secure sufficient to finish the lengthy journey to Malawi.
“Police have already launched us in order that we will go, however this bus isn’t roadworthy for long-distance journey,” Khamanga added.
Authorities have but to substantiate what help can be offered if the bus stays impounded.
