Scholar Transport Driver Involved in Fight with Non-Student in Hammanskraal

A physical altercation occurred on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at a scholar transport waiting area in Hammanskraal, Tshwane, involving a scholar transport driver and an individual who is not a student. The incident, captured on video and circulating on social media, left onlookers, including schoolchildren, shocked.

Details of the Incident

The fight began after the individual, wearing a white top jacket, allegedly attempted to board the bus and was refused entry by the driver. A video of the incident shows the individual initially striking the driver, leading to a physical confrontation. Children at the scene were heard both screaming and cheering during the altercation.

Official Response

According to Steve Mabona, a spokesperson for the Gauteng Department of Education, the individual involved is not a student at P.H.L Moraka Secondary School and is not associated with any school, as they were not wearing a school uniform. Mabona stated that this is the first reported incident of its kind. “Information at our disposal reveals that the perpetrator fought with the bus driver for being refused entry to the bus. Although nobody was injured, this incident was a first occurrence,” he said.

Recent Concerns Regarding Scholar Transport Safety

This incident occurs amidst ongoing concerns regarding the safety of scholar transport. In January 2026, the Greater Tshwane Learner Operators Transport Council was highlighted in discussions about scholar transport safety as part of a Back-to-School activation (Gauteng Provincial Department of Roads and Transport). A court case involving a scholar transport driver following a tragic crash was reported in January 2026 (DailySunOfficial on TikTok), and Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy addressed scholar transport operations in February 2026 (GovernmentZA on Facebook).

This is a developing story.