Puleng Maphalla
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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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 2 | 5.00 | 1.16% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 689,636 | $350,000 | 4,070$ |
| Totals | 2 | 59,308,690 | 689,636 | $350,000 | 4,070$ |
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South Africa:
Puleng Maphalla was one of the children who tragically lost their life in the accident.
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South Africa:
Puleng Maphalla was a 17-year-old grade 11 learner who died in a tragic minibus accident.
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