By Charmaine Ndlela
The death toll from a scholar transport crash near Vanderbijlpark has risen to 13, the Gauteng Department of Education said on Monday afternoon.
“All information remains preliminary as investigations continue,” the department added.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said he was “deeply devastated” by the crash, which occurred at around 7am when a private scholar transport vehicle collided with a side tipper truck on Fred Droste Road.
“It really is a tragic day for us as the Department and the province. We extend our deepest condolences to the learners, families, and school communities affected. We call for greater vigilance when it comes to scholar transports, particularly private scholar transport,” said Chiloane.
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube said she had learned “with deep sadness” of the crash.
“The Department of Basic Education stands ready to provide
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