2017
R1-20/FREE
7 July
Overload tragedy Seven people were injured and one killed in a single-car accident near Kranskop on 2 July. Photo: supplied
Justin Steyn Eight passengers packed into a Toyota Yaris were involved in an accident near Kranskop, killing one and the rest sustaining injuries. Five children were injured in the accident, as well as two adults.
According to the Waterberg Advanced Paramedic Assistance (APA) spokesperson, Andy Gill, the accident took place on Sunday, 2 July, near Kranskop, when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle. “APA was called to the scene of an accident on the N1 North about 10 km past Kranskop, in the direction of Polokwane,”
Gill said. “Eight people were injured when the vehicle they were travelling in went out of control and rolled.” Eight people — three adults and five children — were injured in the accident, with one of the adults succumbing to their injuries and being declared dead at the scene. The injured were transported to a hospital
at Modimolle before being transferred to Johannesburg for further treatment. Information received suggest the occupants may have been members of an extended family, on a northbound journey. According to Gill, the cause of the accident remained unknown, but it is suspected that speed may also have contributed.
It’s winter school time for learners of the Waterberg TK Mashaba The winter school initiative kicked off at Bela-Bela with the objective to benefit learners. The initiative started on Monday, 3 July, and will end on Friday, 14 July. Forever Resorts, in partnership with Old Mutual, are the facilitators. Upwards of 115 leaners from various postprimary schools
were taking part, free of charge. Forever Resorts deputy manager, Sam Rammutla, said the initiative was part of the hospitality institution’s social
responsibility programmes. “We are glad to give these learners such an opportunity to improve their subjects,” said Rammutla.
The learners were accommodated at Forever Resorts, while Old Mutual committed to foot the bill for the catering. Winnie Mafora, the winter classes’ project manager, said the resort and the insurance underwriters were a godsend, as it had been difficult to enlist sponsors in the past. Bathopele Secondary School learner Puleng Manganye said he was thrilled by the opportunity to be part of the initiative. Mpho Khumalo from Bela-Bela High School said she was overwhelmed to be part of the initiative, and so said Adjirah Mothibi from Raeleng Secondary School. Kamogelo Dolo of Bela-Bela High School was likewise excited about the opportunity to take part. Some of the learners in attendance. Photo: Kholofelo Monyela.