Pic: Theo Nkonki

JOHANNESBURG – Bus company Putco has been accused of blatantly lying about roadworthy tests, following a deadly crash that claimed 19 lives.

A Putco bus crashed into a storm-water ditch in Meyerton in southern Johannesburg on Monday .

The Star newspaper on Friday claimed to have proof that the ill-fated bus failed two tests and had faulty brakes.

The company, however, denies this, saying the bus passed an inspection earlier this month.  

Putco also said it has already started fitting its coaches with technology that will allow it to monitor driver behaviour.

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