The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has confirmed that the learners who were involved in a crash that claimed five lives and injured nine Pietermaritzburg are from several schools in the Umgungundlovu District. The pupils were all passengers in the taxi, which was being used as a scholar transport.
It is alleged that on Thursday morning, the driver lost control and crashed into a creche in Imbali. However, none of creches learners were injured.
Department Spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi says the department is working with schools to assist all affected parents.