South Africa is in mourning after yet another
devastating road tragedy has claimed the lives of
schoolchildren. Thirteen pupils were killed on
Monday morning when the minibus they were
travelling in collided with a lorry in Vanderbijlpark,
south of Johannesburg. Eleven children died at the
scene, while two later succumbed to their injuries in
hospital. Two other learners remain in critical
condition.

According to police, the crash occurred shortly after
7am when the minibus attempted to overtake other
vehicles and collided with an oncoming truck. A
case of culpable homicide is expected to be
opened. While the minibus driver is reportedly
receiving medical treatment, details surrounding
the lorry driver remain unclear.

South Africa is in mourning after yet another devastating road tragedy has claimed the lives of schoolchildren. Thirteen pupils were killed on Monday morning when the minibus they were travelling in collided with a lorry in Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg. Eleven children died at the scene, while two later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. Two other learners remain in critical condition.
According to police, the crash occurred shortly after 7am when the minibus attempted to overtake other vehicles and collided with an oncoming truck. A case of culpable homicide is expected to be opened. While the minibus driver is reportedly receiving medical treatment, details surrounding the lorry driver remain unclear.

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13 Young Lives Lost: The Ongoing Crisis of Scholar Transport Safety in South Africa ( MATOME CHILOANE / MEC FOR EDUCATION )

Naledi-ya-Meso Secondary School in Limpopo has recorded a 100% matric failure
rate, with poor management, weak discipline and limited parental involvement cited
as contributing factors. Educators and parents have also pointed to a deeply rooted
fear in the community that academic success can attract witchcraft.

Learners have described feelings of shame, humiliation and hopelessness, while
parents say their children withdrew from social life following the results. Education
officials have raised concerns about ongoing discipline problems, violence and a
breakdown in school governance, as well as a belief that standing out, excelling or
being seen as “too clever” can be dangerous.

This raises a deeper question: what happens when fear discourages success, and
how do we protect children caught in the middle?

Joining us to unpack this from both psychological, cultural and systematic
perspectives are Anele Siswana, Siyabonga Mkhize and Itumeleng Mothlabane.

Naledi-ya-Meso Secondary School in Limpopo has recorded a 100% matric failure rate, with poor management, weak discipline and limited parental involvement cited as contributing factors. Educators and parents have also pointed to a deeply rooted fear in the community that academic success can attract witchcraft.
Learners have described feelings of shame, humiliation and hopelessness, while parents say their children withdrew from social life following the results. Education officials have raised concerns about ongoing discipline problems, violence and a breakdown in school governance, as well as a belief that standing out, excelling or being seen as &ldquo;too clever&rdquo; can be dangerous.
This raises a deeper question: what happens when fear discourages success, and how do we protect children caught in the middle?
Joining us to unpack this from both psychological, cultural and systematic perspectives are Anele Siswana, Siyabonga Mkhize and Itumeleng Mothlabane.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: When Success Feels Dangerous – The Deep Psychology of Fear, Belief and Witchcraft in our Communities

South Africa continues to grapple with the deadly impact of weeks of torrential rain and flooding,
which have claimed dozens of lives, damaged roads and bridges, and disrupted communities
across several provinces. While the flooding has been classified as a national disaster, the danger is
being felt most acutely at ground level – particularly on roads and low-lying bridges.

South Africa continues to grapple with the deadly&nbsp;impact of weeks of torrential rain and flooding, which have claimed dozens of lives, damaged&nbsp;roads and bridges, and disrupted communities across several provinces. While the flooding has&nbsp;been classified as a national disaster, the danger is being felt most acutely at ground level &ndash; particularly&nbsp;on roads and low-lying bridges.

National Flood Crisis Spurs Urgent Road Safety Warnings in Limpopo ( MATOME TAUEATSOALA / THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND COMMUNITY SAFETY )

City of Tshwane is set to auction off more than 800 aging municipal vehicles in an attempt to raise
much-needed revenue, but opposition parties have warned that the move may do little to ease the
city’s deepening financial crisis. The vehicles, many of which have fallen into disrepair due to years of
poor maintenance, are expected to be sold in February, with proceeds earmarked for municipal
operations.

City of Tshwane is set to auction off more than 800&nbsp;aging municipal vehicles in an attempt to raise much-needed revenue, but opposition parties have&nbsp;warned that the move may do little to ease the city&rsquo;s deepening financial crisis. The vehicles, many&nbsp;of which have fallen into disrepair due to years of poor maintenance, are expected to be sold in&nbsp;February, with proceeds earmarked for municipal operations.

Political Inaction Blamed as Tshwane Moves to Sell Off Municipal Fleet ( KHOLOFELO MORODI / MMC FOR CORPORATE &amp; SHARED SERVICES IN THE CITY OF TSHWANE )

13 Young Lives Lost: The Ongoing Crisis of Scholar Transport Safety in South Africa ( MATOME CHILOANE / MEC FOR EDUCATION )

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