Departmental spokesperson, Freddy Sepeng, says MEC Sello Lehari will also visit the surviving pupils in various hospitals across the province. 

At least 30 school pupils from Ratsela Middle School and Letlhakane Primary School in Rietpan Village near Zeerust were involved in an accident when the driver of the bakkie they were travelling in lost control and hit a tree - claiming six lives on the spot. One learner later died in hospital. 

Lehari's planned visit to the bereaved families and injured students comes a day after the MEC for Education in the province, Maphefo Matsemela, visited the families on Sunday. 

Both Lehari and Matsemela have sent their condolences to the families and further described the incident as unfortunate, as it took place when learners were preparing for their final examinations.

MEC Matsemela said the learners went to play soccer at Borakalalo Village, and on their way back were involved in the accident at an intersection between Lobatla and Driefontein.

Meanwhile, spokesperson Sabata Mokgwabone, says the police are investigating a case of culpable homicide.

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