A cross-border bus driver has been arrested after attempting to flee when he was intercepted for overloading.
Limpopo spokesperson for transport and community safety Matome Moremi-Taueatsoala said the bus on its way to Malawi was intercepted on the N1.
A 65-seat cross-boader bus was stopped on the N1 bypass adjacent to PeterMokaba Stadium after officers observed a severe overload. The vehicle was carrying 117 occupants 1 driver, 101 passengers and 15 minors 52 passengers beyond its legal capacity.Sowetan1981 pic.twitter.com/QUQ2xVeS5Y