School bus incident on R71 near Magoebaskloof
A school bus incident near Magoebaskloof involving 30 learners and 11 staff members has led to traffic delays as recovery efforts continue.
15:15
Traffic has resumed along the R71-1 at Magoebaskloof following a school bus incident earlier today.
Authorities confirmed that 35 individuals were injured, with injuries ranging from minor to serious.
Two adults suffered moderate to serious injuries and were taken to Tzaneen Medicare, while three others with minor injuries were transported to Van Velden and Letaba Hospitals.
Among the learners, two sustained moderate to serious injuries and were admitted to Van Velden and Letaba Hospitals, while 28 others with minor injuries were also treated at the same facilities.
The road has since been cleared for traffic, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident remain underway.
13:10
Footage shared with the Letaba Herald shows the incident involving a Department of Education bus transporting 39 people, including 30 learners from Siloe School for the Blind.
Footage shared with the Letaba Herald shows the incident involving a Department of Education bus transporting 39 people, including 30 learners from Siloe School for the Blind. pic.twitter.com/lRITmhNuCd
— LetabaHerald (@HeraldLetaba) August 21, 2025
11:35
According to the Department of Transport, all patients have been transported to Tzaneen Medicare, Van Velden Hospital, and Letaba Hospital for medical care.
Officials have confirmed that the scene is under control, with traffic officers conducting point duty services as only one lane remains open.
The cause of the incident is not yet clear. Authorities say further details regarding injuries and the circumstances will be released once next of kin have been informed and the scene has been fully cleared.
10:35
TZANEEN – Authorities are attending to a school bus incident near Ehrenburg corner on the Magoebaskloof route.
The bus, transporting 30 learners and 11 staff members from Siloe School for the Blind in Gatswene, Capricorn, was on its way to Letaba Special School when the incident occurred.
All affected learners and staff have since been moved from the scene, and efforts are now focused on clean-up and vehicle recovery.
Traffic officials remain on-site to manage the flow of vehicles, as motorists are urged to slow down when approaching the area.
This is a developing story; further details about the circumstances leading to the incident have not yet been confirmed.
