Puleng Maphalla

Puleng Maphalla

student South Africa

Puleng Maphalla was a 17-year-old Grade 11 learner at El Shaddai Christian School who tragically lost her life in a collision involving a minibus and a truck in the Vaal, which resulted in the deaths of 14 students. Her father described her as a vibrant young woman who loved singing and attended church regularly, and her untimely death has sparked a broader conversation about the safety and regulation of scholar transport in South Africa.

Born on Jan 17, 2006 (20 years old)

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South Africa South Africa: Puleng Maphalla was one of the children who tragically lost their life in the accident. 5

Ayanda Dludla Busisiwe Radebe Bokamoso Bokgobo Sibongile Madonsela Leano Moiloa Lesego Sefatsa Letlotlo Katlego Makwe Ofentse Jayden Vinger Lindokuhle Mabaso Pheello Motaung Naledi Motsapi Bohlale Lekekela
Mail & Guardian: Tears for Vaal crash children – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Puleng Maphalla was a 17-year-old grade 11 learner who died in a tragic minibus accident. 5

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Mail & Guardian: Deadly Vaal ride to school – The Mail & Guardian