SEDIBENG.- The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has released the pictures and the names of the 12 learners who died in the crash between a tipper lorry and a scholar transporter taxi outside Vanderbijlpark on Monday.

Releasing the poster of pictures and names of the children the GDE said, “We remember with deep sadness and heavy hearts our beautiful learners, the cherished sons and daughters of our communities, whose lives were taken far too soon during an unfortunate scholar transport incident that took place on Monday, 19 January 2026 in Vanderbijlpark. You were the future of our province. Your dreams, smiles, and potential will forever remain part of our collective memory. You will always be remembered, honoured, and loved.”

The names:

Buhle Radebe – Grade 11, Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark

Bokamoso Mokhobo – Grade 8, Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark

Sibongile Madonsela – Grade 10, Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark

Leano Moiloa – Grade 8, Vaal High School

Lesego Sefatsa – Grade 2, Oakwood Primary School

Letlotlo Katlego Makwe – Grade 2, Vaal Triangle Primary School

Ofentse Jayden Vinger – Grade 1, Oliver Lodge Primary School

Lindokuhle Mabaso – Grade 5, Noordhoek Primary School

Pheello Motaung – Grade 11, El-Shaddai Christian School

Puleng Maphalla – Grade 11, El-Shaddai Christian School

Naledi Motsapi – Grade 10, El-Shaddai Christian School

Bohlale Lekekela – Grade 1, El-Shaddai Christian School

“To the families, school communities, educators, and classmates, we extend our deepest condolences and continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”