Twelve students from Rocklands Primary School and Laerskool Blyvooruitsig in Carletonville, along with the driver, tragically lost their lives in a morning crash in the Kokosi-Wedela area of Merafong. Seven other students were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation Matome Chiloane expressed deep sadness over the incident in a statement, emphasizing the profound impact on the community. The department has mobilized its Psycho-Social Support team to offer immediate assistance to affected individuals and families.
