The five family members killed in an accident on the N2 near Glentana outside George on Sunday were on their way to a holiday destination in Knysna.
The family was from Malmesbury in the Western Cape.
The deceased have been identified as 45-year-old Mandy Steward, her 48-year-old husband Jack, their six-year-old daughter and Jack's parents, both aged 78.
The 6th occupant of their Ford Eco sport.. the Stewards' 12-year-old son was the sole survivor and is being treated in hospital in George.
The driver of the other vehicle is also in hospital in George where he's being treated for serious injuries.