A tragic accident in Endlovini, Khayelitsha, has reignited community calls for improved road safety along Mew Way, a route many locals now describe as a “death trap.” The fatal incident occurred on Saturday morning, 25 October 2025, when a 26-year-old man was struck and killed by a speeding taxi while attempting to cross the busy road.
According to eyewitnesses, the victim had tried to make it across before the approaching vehicle reached him but was hit with devastating force. A nearby vegetable vendor, who has witnessed multiple accidents in the same area, said she was not surprised by the tragedy. “He tried to beat the taxi, but it was going too fast,” she explained. “This road is always busy, and accidents happen here all the time.”
The impact of the collision shattered the taxi’s windshield. The driver, however, did not flee the scene and remained until authorities arrived. Residents who gathered at the site expressed anger and frustration, saying repeated warnings to the local government have been ignored.
“This road is dangerous. It’s too busy, and drivers speed as if it’s a racetrack,” said one resident. “We’ve been asking for speed humps for years. Maybe this death will finally make them listen.” Others, however, raised concerns that installing speed bumps could create opportunities for crime, particularly vehicle hijackings. “It’s a tricky situation,” another resident noted. “Speed humps could save lives, but they might also slow cars down enough for hijackers to strike.”
The deceased’s family visited the crash scene later that day but were too distraught to speak publicly. Neighbors described the young man as humble and hardworking, saying his untimely death had left the community shaken.
Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed the incident, saying that Harare Police Station has opened a case of culpable homicide. “A 26-year-old man was declared dead at the scene following a fatal accident on Mew Way, Endlovini. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation,” Twigg said. As of now, no arrests have been made.
The police have appealed to members of the public to come forward with any information that could assist their investigation. Witnesses or anyone with relevant details are urged to contact CrimeStop at 08600 10111 or report anonymously via the MySAPS app.
The tragedy has once again highlighted the urgent need for improved traffic control measures in Khayelitsha’s high-risk zones. For many residents, the death serves as a painful reminder of how dangerous Mew Way has become. Until changes are made, they fear more lives could be lost on a road that has already claimed too many
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