VANDERBIJLPARK - Families of pupils killed in the Vaal scholar transport crash want the vehicle owner to be held accountable.
Thato Mcira (17) and her 16-year-old classmate Sagwadi Mathe died on Wednesday after days in intensive care.
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Both were matric pupils at Hoërskool Vanderbijlpark.
It comes as the charges against the driver are ramped up from culpable homicide to 14 counts of murder.
Ayanda Dludla (22) appeared in the Vanderbijlpark magistrate’s court after two more pupils died.
He is facing murder charges and additional charges relating to reckless and negligent driving and licensing violations.
But families say the blame should not be only on the doorstep of the driver.
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Dludla has abandoned his bail application, with the case postponed to 5 March.
Meanwhile, a memorial service for the 14 pupils will be held on Friday, with a mass funeral scheduled for the weekend.
- eNCA's Manqoba Mchunu reports.