The Fochville police members died in an accident on the N12 between Potchefstroom and Fochville on Tuesday, 6 June.

The communication officer of the police in Northwest, Colonel Adele Myburgh, says that the youngest member to die in the crash was Ngwako Ronaldo Mohlopi (30), who had only 4 years service in the SAPS.

Sakhiwe Albert Mnende, who was 33, had  8 years service while Mmamatlhomola Maria Mokoena (34) had seven years service.

The police in Potchefstroom are investigating a culpable homicide case following the incident.

The Herald wish to convey our condolences to their families and the colleagues they left behind.