Two learners laid to rest as GETS vows to end transport crashes – SABC News
Two of the four learners who died in a car accident on their way to school on Monday are being laid to rest in Daveyton on Sunday. The Gauteng Education Transport Services (GETS) at the funeral, pledged to implement measures to prevent scholar transport crashes.
The brothers, Hlompho Mofokeng and Khethelo Zulu, died when their scholar transport collided with multiple vehicles on the N12 westbound close to Daveyton.
The other two learners, aged six and seven, were laid to rest on Saturday. A case of culpable homicide has been opened in connection with the incident.
“We, as the organisation of the learner transport, are deeply saddened, and we are going to make sure that this comes to an end, together with the department of education and the law enforcement. May the memory of their smiles, laughter, and milestones be a blessing to you in the days ahead. We offer our sincerest condolences for your loss on behalf of the province, region, association, and all learner transport in the province of Gauteng,” says Sibongile Gumede, speaking on behalf of GETS in Ekurhuleni.
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