The first incident took place at the Matatshe Prison bus stop along the Sibasa to Vhufuli road on Saturday morning, at about 11:30.
According to the police spokesperson in the Vhembe Area, Capt Ailwei Mushavhanamadi, it is alleged that Mrs Pandelani Tshavhungwe Musetsho (48) was crossing the road when a speeding taxi minibus knocked her over. Members of the emergency services were called, only to certify the victim dead.
She was a resident of Vondwe village and was, according to the police statement, on her way back home after paying a visit to a relative, who is an inmate at the Matatshe Prison.
In the other incident, a taxi minibus also knocked down Mpho Ndou, an eight-year old girl of Malamangwa village, on Sunday. The incident took place at the Muraga bus terminus along the Thohoyandou - Punda Maria road at about 14:00.
The statement indicates that the deceased was in the company of her parents when the incident occurred. They were returning from attending a church service. While crossing the road, the little girl allegedly remained behind and the speeding taxi minibus knocked her down. She died on the spot.