Eastern Cape Transport Department spokesperson Unathi Binqose said that some survivors claimed that they had issues with the bus when they left Cape Town.
Warnings were raised about mechanical problems with a luxury DMJ bus two months before it veered off the Kei Cuttings and, with smoke filling its cabin, crashed, killing 30 passengers on Monday. An Mthatha local who wanted to remain anonymous said he had boarded coach liner CY 155 486 in Cape Town on June14 and had a hell ride home.