A five-year-old Grade R learner from Mamothalo Primary School in Ga-Molepo Village, Limpopo, has died after a tragic accident involving a scholar transport bus. The incident occurred on the morning of Friday, October 24, in the Capricorn South Education District....Click to Read More >>➤
The Limpopo Department of Education confirmed the devastating news. Officials stated the young girl sustained fatal injuries after the bus allegedly drove over her.
MEC Mourns Young Learner’s Death
Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya expressed she was deeply saddened by the event. She has called for calm while authorities investigate the circumstances.
A preliminary report indicates the scholar transport bus drove over the learner. This resulted in the fatal injuries. The MEC added that the department is awaiting a more detailed report to understand exactly how the tragedy unfolded.
Lerule-Ramakhanya extended her heartfelt condolences to the family, the school staff, and the wider community. The loss of such a young life has caused profound grief.
She stated the department is heartbroken by the incident. Their thoughts and prayers are with the family, educators, and fellow learners during this painful period. The MEC reiterated her call for calm as the investigation continues.
The department has acted swiftly to provide support. Employee health and wellness officials have been dispatched to Mamothalo Primary School. They will offer crucial psychosocial support to affected learners, teachers, and the bereaved family.
Scholar Transport Safety Under Scrutiny
This tragic event casts a renewed spotlight on the safety of scholar transport services. It comes just one month after another fatal incident involving learners.
In that previous case, five learners lost their lives in Imbali Township, KwaZulu-Natal. A taxi transporting schoolchildren crashed into a pre-school after experiencing brake failure.
This pattern of transport-related tragedies is raising serious concerns. There are growing calls for tighter regulation and improved monitoring of all scholar transport operations across South Africa. The safety of children relying on this essential service must be paramount.
The community of Ga-Molepo is now left to mourn a life taken too soon. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities surrounding the daily journey to school for many young children. As the investigation seeks answers, the focus remains on supporting those shattered by this loss and ensuring such a tragedy does not happen again. The conversation around reliable and safe scholar transport is more critical than ever. ...Click to Read More >>➤
