Parliament, Friday 20 August 2021 – The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Mr Amos Masondo, have learnt with shock about the devastating taxi crash outside one of the entrances of Parliament this morning.
It is reported that an overloaded minibus taxi carrying 22 school pupils, most of whom primary school children, crashed into a bollard in front of Parliament after allegedly jumping a red robot, resulting in injuries to several pupils.
The Presiding Officers have expressed shock and have called for a swift investigation into the accident by all the appropriate authorities.
They said: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured pupils involved in the crash for their speedy recovery. We call upon the traffic authorities to investigate the circumstances of the accident and leave no stone unturned to ensure the safety of our children,” the Presiding Officers said.
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