Limpopo Education supports families after scholar transport tragedy
Education dept says it has deployed social workers to families of learners who died in a collision
The Limpopo Education Department has sent social workers to assist the families of learners who perished in a collision involving two scholar transport vehicles near Ga-Mashashane on Thursday. Three students and a driver were killed in the accident. The department is currently working on a plan to support the affected schools. Education spokesperson Mike Maringa confirmed that the bus was responsible for the deaths of three learners and a driver, and that social workers have begun providing psychological support.
The workers will continue visiting the schools in the coming week and are also monitoring the hospitalized learners, hoping for their discharge so they can return to school in the upcoming week.
The Limpopo Scholar Transport Alliance has called for government intervention to regulate scholar transport in the province. Spokesperson Thapedi Kgole expressed concerns about permit issues and the presence of unroadworthy vehicles on the roads. Many operators registered under the Limpopo Scholar Transport Alliance with the local scholar transport association have not received permits.
Additionally, the alliance highlighted the need for a vehicle renewal program, addressing the issue of aging and poorly maintained vehicles. They have urged the government to take action in regulating the scholar transport industry and implementing measures such as a vehicle renewal program to ensure safer transportation for learners.
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