A scholar transport driver accused of causing a crash in Vanderbijlpark that killed 14 learners has been granted bail of R3,000, according to IOL. The driver, identified as Ayanda Dludla, has also been barred from driving until the case is finalised. The condition forms part of his bail terms as the matter proceeds through the courts. The crash, which claimed the lives of the schoolchildren, has drawn significant public attention in South Africa.
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A driver accused of causing the deaths of 14 children in Vanderbijlpark has been granted bail, SABC News reported. The accused, identified as Dludla, faces charges including 14 counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder. According to the report, the court granted bail despite the severity of the charges stemming from the incident in the Gauteng area. Details of the crash or the court's reasoning were not provided in the initial report. The case is expected to return to court for further proceedings.
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