The Minister of Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, Deputy Minister of Transport, Mr Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Mpumalanga MECs for Community Safety, Security and Liaison, Public Works, Roads and Transport, Education and Health, Mr Jackie Macie, Mr Thulasizwe Thomo, Ms Cathy Dlamini and Ms Sasekani Manzini respectively as well as Nkangala District Executive Mayor, Councillor Thomas Ngwenya and Steve Tshwete Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Councilor Mhlonishwa Masilela have visited the crash scene where a bus collided with a train yesterday (31 July 2024) and left six learners dead.
The entourage was accompanied by CEOs of Agencies in the traffic and transport sector , and senior government officials.
The Minister, Deputy Minister and MECs later visited some of the patients that were still receiving treatment in Middelburg Hospital.
A committee consiststing of various departments and institutions will be set up to ensure that the deceased learners are laid to rest in a dignified manner and also that their families are assisted accordingly.
The investigation of the crash is underway and no one has been arrested.