The Eastern Cape Transport Department said that three pedestrians were killed in a hit-and-run accident on Christmas Day.
Department spokesperson, Unathi Binqose, said the incident happened on a gravel road at Nqamakwe.
He said the driver fled the scene after the crash but is known to the local community.
An arrest is expected soon.
Two passengers in the vehicle were injured and taken to hospital.
Meanwhile, Binqose said that a 25-year-old man died after being hit by a car on the R-61 at Nqeleni also on Wednesday.
He also said that a young doctor from Tsomo died after his vehicle overturned on the R-409 road between Tsomo and Cofimvaba.
"Two of his passengers sustained injuries and were taken to Cofimvaba hospital," Binqose said.
