Vaal Crash Driver Accused of Killing 14 Pupils to Remain Behind Bars for at Least Another Month

Vaal crash driver accused of killing 14 pupils to remain behind bars for at least another month

Scholar transport driver Ayanda “Biggie” Dludla, 22, appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, facing 14 counts of murder linked to the deaths of pupils in the January 2026 accident. The tragic crash sent shockwaves across the country and left multiple families grieving the loss of their children. Dludla also faces additional charges of reckless and negligent driving. During court proceedings, Dludla’s lawyer, Reward Nxumalo…

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Eleven pupils were declared dead right there, while three died later in hospital.

Vaal scholar transport crash driver “not coping”

By Paleas Matlala Ayanda Dludla, 22, faces 14 murder charges after a scholar transport crash in Vanderbijlpark killed 14 learners and injured others earlier this year. The Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court postponed the case to 22 April 2026 while the accused’s lawyers seek psychological or psychiatric help for him. A young driver accused of causing one of the deadliest scholar transport crashes in Gauteng says he is struggling to cope. Ayanda…

Vaal scholar-transport crash case postponed to April

By Charmaine Ndlela The case against scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla, accused of killing 14 schoolchildren in a January crash in the Vaal, was postponed to April 22 when he appeared in the Vanderbijlpark Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Dludla has abandoned his bail application and will remain in custody while police investigations continue. Dludla, 22, faces 14 counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder after the scholar transp…

Vaal scholar transport crash driver back in court

Vaal scholar transport crash driver back in court Nokuthula Khanyile Thu, 03/05/2026 - 07:05 JOHANNESBURG - The driver of the deadly Vaal scholar transport crash returns to the Vanderbijlpark magistrate's court on Thursday for bail.Ayanda Dludla is facing 14 counts of murder and three counts of attempted murder. The 22-year-old had abandoned his bail at his previous appearance.Fourteen children died on their way to school when their vehicle col…