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More Than 60 Scholar Transport Vehicles Seized in Lenasia Following Safety Concerns
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy on site in Lenasia as officials impound scholar transport vehicles for non-compliance. Picture Credit: GCIS By Aisha Zardad Lenasia — In a major enforcement push on Thursday, January 22, 2026, authorities led by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy impounded more than 60 scholar transport vehicles in Lenasia, Johannesburg, after checks found widespread…
Faith and Support Unite for Families Affected by Vanderbijlpark Scholar Transport Crash
Candlelight ceremony and support efforts continue in the Vaal area in the wake of a fatal scholar transportation collision. Picture Credit: Facebook By Aisha Zardad PRETORIA — Leaders of faith-based groups, trade unions and disaster relief organisations have urged South Africans to unite in prayer and support for the families grieving after the Vanderbijlpark scholar…
Limpopo Bus Crash Kills Driver, Leaves 109 Pupils Injured
Emergency responders assist injured pupils following a head-on collision involving a scholar transport bus on the R510 in Limpopo. Picture Credit: The Namibian By Aisha Zardad Limpopo — A head-on collision on the R510 near Amanda Mine between Thabazimbi and Northam in Limpopo on the morning of Thursday, January 22, 2026, has claimed the life…
Tragedy at Ntabankulu Primary: Two Teachers Dead After Shooting by Ex-Colleague
Investigators process the scene outside Ntabankulu Primary School following a deadly attack on staff. Picture Credit: IOL By Aisha Zardad Eastern Cape — Two female educators were shot dead and a third critically wounded on Thursday, January 22, 2026, after a disgraced former teacher opened fire at Ntabankulu Primary School, police confirmed. The suspected gunman,…