Inside Education Reporter
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube visited Rocklands Primary School and Laerskool Blyvooruitsig in Carletonville, Gauteng Province, yesterday accompanied by Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Matome Chiloane.
The two schools have been in the news lately after a private scholar transport minibus was involved in a tragic accident in the Kokosi-Wedela area in Merafong on 10 July 2024, claiming the lives of the 12 learners and the driver of the vehicle from the schools. Seven other learners were also rushed to a medical facility for urgent medical attention.
“The loss of loved ones is never easy; the loss is markedly acute when it is our children that we have to bury. We offer our heartfelt sympathies to the parents of the children; we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers, hoping that healing and grace locate you. We also wish the learners who were hurt in the accident a full and speedy recovery,” said Minister Gwarube.
The accident occurred when their scholar transport was reportedly rear-ended by a bakkie, causing it to overturn and catch fire. Police are currently investigating the details surrounding the accident.
Today, Chiloane will attend a memorial service for the learners at Grace Bible Church, 128 Kaolin Street, Carletonville.
Last week in Parliament, Khomotjo Maimela, the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Education, led colleagues in observing a moment of silence for the learners who passed away due to a scholar transport accident in Carletonville.
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