A rescue worker (2nd L) comforts a woman (L) at the scene of an accident, where a minibus carrying school students collided with a truck killing 12 pupils, in Vanderbijlpark on January 19, 2026. (Photo by John MKHIZE / AFP)
In the news today, the owner of the minibus taxi that caused an accident killing 14 children has described the moments immediately following the crash.
Meanwhile, the Executive Mayor of Tshwane, Dr Nasiphi Moya, has firmly dismissed accusations that the city dragged its feet on blacklisting controversial tender tycoon Edwin Sodi over the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant scandal.
Furthermore, police in the Free State are looking for four suspects driving a vehicle with Gauteng (GP) registration numbers for their involvement in the murder of the Chairperson of the Qwauta Association within the taxi industry.
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Taxi owner opens up about moments after horror Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash [VIDEO]
The owner of the minibus taxi that caused an accident killing 14 children has described the moments immediately following the crash.
22-year-old Ayanda Dludla was caught on camera overtaking several cars before colliding head-on with the truck on Monday morning. 14 children were killed in the accident, with Dludla and a passenger surviving.
CONTINUE READING: Taxi owner opens up about moments after horror Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash [VIDEO]
Tshwane mayor rejects claims of delay in blacklisting Edwin Sodi
Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya of Tshwane has firmly dismissed accusations that the city dragged its feet on blacklisting controversial tender tycoon Edwin Sodi over the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Plant scandal.
On Sunday, Moya countered a Sunday Times report titled “No rush to blacklist Edwin Sodi,” which she said suggested a lack of urgency in pursuing accountability.
CONTINUE READING: Tshwane mayor rejects claims of delay in blacklisting Edwin Sodi
Ramaphosa considers to deploy soldiers to violent areas, but warns of the danger
Police in the Free State are looking for four suspects driving a vehicle with Gauteng (GP) registration numbers for their involvement in a murder of the Chairperson of the Qwauta Association within the taxi industry.
Police spokesperson Mahlomola Kareli said the lifeless body of the 58 year old Matshediso Nteo was found inside a shack on Saturday night at Thabanatshoana Village, Qwaqwa.
CONTINUE READING: Free State police launch a manhunt for four suspects after the murder of woman taxi boss
KZN motorists warned of harsh consequences if they don’t migrate to new number plate system
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Transport Department has issued another warning to motorists who have not moved over to the new number plate system in the province, warning that they will face harsh consequences if they do not comply.
The department first issued that warning in November last year, but some motorists are still driving around with number plates that do not comply with KZN’s official requirements.
CONTINUE READING: KZN motorists warned of harsh consequences if they don’t migrate to new number plate system
No tenders for pals in the aftermath of floods, warn political parties
While political parties have welcomed the decision to declare the floods in Limpopo and several other parts of the country a national disaster, they have warned about possible corruption and looting of relief funds.
The Limpopo provincial government said it would need R4 billion to restore communities ravaged by the violent storms.
CONTINUE READING: No tenders for pals in the aftermath of floods, warn political parties
Yesterday’s News recap
READ HERE: In case you missed it: Limpopo needs R1.7bn | Gauteng cold cases | Ramaphosa to deploy Sandf
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