Four learners killed in Vaal scholar transport crash laid to rest

By Thebe Mabanga  

Four victims of the scholar transport accident that claimed 14 lives in the Vaal last Monday were laid to rest on Sunday.

Leano Moiloa, who had turned 14 exactly a week before the tragedy, was buried in Sebokeng. Thato Moetji, who was due to turn 17 next week, Ofentse Vinger (6) and Bokamoso Mokhobo (13) were laid to rest at a joint funeral held at the Soul Tsotestsi Sports Ground.

The funeral was attended by several dignitaries, including army chaplains, Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth and People with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga, Deputy Minister of Transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane and Roads and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela.

Sedibeng executive mayor Lerato Maloka and Emfuleni executive mayor Sipho Radebe were also present.

Renowned preacher Bishop Maratehi Seleke officiated at the service, alongside representatives from school governing bodies, the South African