🕊️ IN LOVING MEMORY 🕊️
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.
🕊️ 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.
🕯️ May Your Souls Rest in Peace 🕯️
Last month, Simphiwe Zinhle Mchunu (23), a UKZN student, went missing.
Her family travelled from Ladysmith to Umlazi, desperately searching for her at her rented home.
They searched every inch of the yard — unaware they were walking over her body, allegedly stuffed into a suitcase and buried there by her boyfriend.
Simphiwe was in her final year of a teaching degree.
Her boyfriend, Themba Xaba (22) initially claimed they had argued and that she left with a suitcase. Her phones and bank card were later found in his possession.
He has since confessed.