26 May 2105
Western Cape MEC of Education
Debbie Schafer said the department is currently investigating the accident
which happened this morning on the R44 just outside Stellenbosch, which left 31
children injured.
This is after the bus they
were in lost control and overturned. Ministerial Spokesperson Jessica Shelver
said MEC Schafer visited learners at Stellenbosch Hospital and they are relieved
that the learners at the hospital have since been discharged.
Shelver said we are obviously hoping
for a speedy recovery for the remainder of the learners and the driver involved
in the accident.
“Councillors and social
workers were sent to the hospital and to the school and our officials are
working with the school to keep parents informed and to arrange counselling and
the necessary support.” Shelver added,
She reaffirmed that the
department will obviously investigate the accident fully, in line with
department’s procedure.
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