A devastating pupil-transport crash in Vanderbijlpark that claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren has taken an unsettling turn, after it emerged that all four children of the minibus taxi owner survived the tragedy that unfolded on Monday morning. The collision, which occurred when a pupil-transport minibus collided head-on with an oncoming truck, has left families shattered and…
Nine schoolchildren were injured on Monday afternoon after a scholar transport vehicle was involved in a collision with a bakkie along Lena Ahrens Road near Rhodes Avenue in Glenwood, Durban. The incident, which occurred during peak afternoon traffic as learners were being transported home, prompted a swift response from paramedics and emergency services. According to…
Tshepisong, in the Emfuleni Local Municipality, has been plunged into deep mourning following the tragic deaths of two matriculants, Sagwadi Mathe and Thato Mcira, who lost their lives in the devastating R553 accident in Vanderbijlpark. The two girls, best friends who were eagerly looking forward to their final year of high school, died from injuries sustained…
A viral video showing a group of young women inside a house smoking shisha and drinking alcohol while dressed in ZCC regalia has ignited fierce debate across South African social media. The clip, which spread rapidly on X, Facebook and WhatsApp groups, has drawn heavy criticism from church members and the public, with many accusing…
The QwaQwa community in the Free State is in deep mourning following the brutal killing of a senior taxi industry leader. Matshediso Nteo, the 58-year-old chairwoman of the QwaQwa United Taxi Association (QWAUTA), was shot and killed in a hail of bullets at her home in Thabana Tshwana Village on the night of Saturday, 24…
SEBOKENG, GAUTENG — Grief and heartbreak filled the Saul Tsotetsi Multipurpose Centre in Sebokeng as families, community members, learners, and government officials gathered to bid a final farewell to three young lives lost in the tragic Vanderbijlpark scholar transport accident. The joint funeral service, held on Saturday, 25 January 2026, honoured Thato Moetji, Ofentse Vinger, and Bokamoso…
A deeply disturbing incident involving a young schoolgirl from David Mama Secondary School in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, has sent shockwaves across South Africa, reigniting urgent conversations about learner safety, school violence, and accountability within the education system. The learner has become the centre of national attention after graphic videos began circulating on social media, allegedly showing her being physically attacked by…
A taxi association in Ladysmith, northern KwaZulu-Natal, has come under intense public scrutiny after allegedly issuing a directive that warns private motorists and teachers against giving lifts to other people. The controversial move has sparked widespread outrage, with many South Africans accusing the association of intimidation and acting beyond the law. The directive, which began circulating on…
Sebokeng is draped in grief today as families, community members, learners and leaders gather at the Saul Tsotetsi Multipurpose Centre for the joint funeral service of three young learners whose lives were tragically cut short in the devastating Vanderbijlpark scholar transport accident. The atmosphere is heavy with sorrow as mourners come together to honour the memories of…
The clip, which spread rapidly overnight, has been linked by online users to controversial figure Ivo Suvee, reigniting heated debate around exploitation, consent and the growing number of young women appearing in so-called “casting” videos that later go viral. According to claims circulating online, Boitumelo is believed to be a UNISA student — an allegation…