Ekurhuleni bus crash driver facing culpable homicide charges
Thirteen people lost their lives when a City of Ekurhuleni bus crashed near OR Tambo International Airport.
The OR Tambo bus accident resulted in the tragic loss of 12 lives and left 45 individuals injured, including the bus driver.
JOHANNESBURG - The driver of the bus involved in a crash on the R21 in Ekurhuleni on Tuesday is facing charges of culpable homicide.
Thirteen people lost their lives when a City of Ekurhuleni bus crashed near OR Tambo International Airport.
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The bus was transporting 88 passengers from Katlehong to Kempton Park.
During a media briefing in Kempton Park on Wednesday morning, officials from the city emphasised that the bus was roadworthy, having been granted a valid certificate of fitness in February.
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said that police were investigating.
"The SAPS has confirmed with us that they have opened a culpable homicide case. The driver has a case registered against him with a case number 257/03/2025."