Eighteen-year-old Pheetio Motaung (l) and seven-year-old Lesego Sefatsa (r) died in the Vaal accident. Last days of Vaal tragedy victimsSpeaking to News24, they reflected on the final day spent with two boys whose lives were cut short in a devastating road accident. When news broke of a serious scholar transport accident, the family feared the worst. A scene from the Vaal school van accident that killed 12 students. Source: UGCWhich school did Vaal tragedy victims attend?

Source: News 24 January 21, 2026 22:00 UTC