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Memorial service held for the 14 learners who died in scholar transport accident in Vanderbijlpark, January 23, 2026.
The funeral of relatives 18-year-old Phehello Motaung and 7-year-old Lesego Sefatsa is underway at their home in Sebokeng Zone 14 in the Vaal.
The two were among the fourteen learners who died when their scholar transport taxi collided with a truck along the Golden Highway in Vanderbijlpark on Monday.
Other funerals being held on Saturday are those of Sibongile Madonsela, Bohlale Lekekela, Buhle Radebe, Leano Moiloa and Naledi Motsapi.
Lesego Sefatsa’s mother and Phehello Motaung’s sister, Felani Mavundla, has described the two as bubbly children who loved school and church.
Video| Lesego Sefatsa was bubbly and intelligent: Mother:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h7DZLs5XOs
