Bail Granted for Scholar Transport Driver | Johannesburg News

A 23-year-old scholar transport driver, Ayanda Dludla, faces 14 murder charges after a deadly crash in Vanderbijlpark that killed 14 children — yet he’s been granted bail at just R3,000, sparking outrage despite prosecutors’ objections. The accident on the R553 Golden Highway left 11 dead at the scene and three more later. During his bail hearing, Dludla’s defense highlighted his emotional bond with the victims and his alleged learning challenges, suggesting intent may be hard to prove. The magistrate noted community tensions had eased since the tragedy. Though prosecutors warned of public backlash and potential danger, Dludla’s team insisted there are no credible threats against him and he’ll attend trial. The case will go to court for a week in November, with prosecutors determined to hold him accountable for violating safety rules that led to the catastrophe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d70ecabebc327cc