The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Senzo Mchunu, would like to send his condolences to the families, educators and fellow learners of three learners who passed away during a bus accident at KwaMaphumulo.
The school that was involved in a bus accident is Mgezeni High School in Ntambanane (Othungulu District). Learners were going to play at Enkonjeni High School when the accident occurred just 6 Kilometres before reaching the school. Learners who died are Luthando Khumalo (17), Thabiso Zulu (18) and Nomcebo Dubazane (15). Eleven other learners are in different hospitals and seventeen were medically treated and discharged.
“As a department we are deeply saddened by this tragic accident and we want to send our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and also want to wish those who are in hospitals a speedy recovery,” said the MEC.
Tomorrow, 11 June 2013 at 10h00 in the morning, the MEC will meet with the families of the deceased at Ntambanane Municipal Offices boardroom.
For more details please contact:
Muntu Lukhozi
Cell: 082 562 5965
Muzi Mahlambi
Cell: 082 519 1420
Sihle Mlotshwa
Cell: 072 207 2018
