By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
11 April 2025- The scholar transport bus ferrying 48 learners from Lapologang Secondary School in Montshioa Township, near Mahikeng was involved in an accident. This comes after the breaks of a 50-seater bus allegedly failed, resulting in it hitting a state vehicle from behind.
The North West MEC for Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng said the accident occurred on a busy intersection near Mega City Shopping Centre on Thursday afternoon. Morweng said neither of the two drivers were hurt, though some learners sustained minor injuries.
“All the 48 learners were taken to Bophelong Provincial Hospital. The learners, 12 boys and 36 girls whose ages range from 14 to 18 and in Grade 8 to 12, are from Lokaleng, Mogosane and Tlapeng, outside Mmabatho.
“The Department of Community Safety and Transport Management Chief Director responsible for Transport Operation, Mpho Rantona, worked with teachers till very late to ensure that all learners are transported to the hospital,” he said.
Morweng further said out of learners admitted, 47 were discharged after medical checkup, except one who is kept for overnight observation. He added that the department made arrangements for each learner to be transported home.
“The department has also made alternative transport to ensure learners are being transported to school. We have requested a comprehensive report on the cause of the accident, including the roadworthiness of the bus,” said Morweng.
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