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Driver in deadly Vanderbjilpark scholar accident arrested

A 22-year-old man responsible for the deadly scholar transport accident in Vanderbjilpark has been arrested. The driver, who faces twelve counts of culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving, is expected to appear in court by Thursday. It is alleged that the driver, who was ferrying school children, collided with a truck after attempting to overtake several cars on a narrow road. Twelve learners died in the tragedy, while five […]

January 20, 2026 112 1

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Police probe deadly scholar transport accident in Vanderbjilpark

Police in Gauteng are investigating cases of culpable homicide after a scholar transport crash claimed the lives of at least 13 learners in Vanderbjilpark on Monday. Two other learners remain in a critical condition in hospital, while the driver is also receiving medical treatment. Preliminary reports indicate that the scholar transport driver attempted to overtake several vehicles on the Golden Highway before colliding head-on with a truck. Gauteng police spokesperson, […]

January 19, 2026 139

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Over 1,400 killed on SA roads during festive season – Creecy

Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, says 1,427 people lost their lives on South Africa’s roads during the recent festive season. Briefing the media today on preliminary outcomes of the festive season road safety campaign, Creecy said road crashes and fatalities declined by 5% compared to 2024 figures. However she noted that the 2025 festive period recorded 255 more deaths than the 1,172 fatalities reported the previous year. Four provinces — Gauteng, […]

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Taxi industry embraces cashless future despite critisicm

The South African National Taxi Council in Gauteng (SANTACO) says it is ready to adopt automated fare collection systems, citing safety as the main reason for the shift. SANTACO’s statement comes in response to social media backlash against Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who recently renewed calls for cashless payments in the taxi industry. Lesufi took to X, to highlight the benefits of cashless transactions for both commuters and operators. However, […]

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