During the first leg of the inquiry, which was convened from 11 to 13 in March 2025, the Commission received extensive oral and written submissions from stakeholders to assess the scope of scholar‑transport challenges and the government’s responses. However, owing to time constraints and the amount of evidence yet to be heard, the inquiry was adjourned for further hearing.
In the second leg of the inquiry, the Commission will hear further evidence from the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management (COSATMA), the MEC for Education in the North West, civil society organisations, and transport service providers, who faced significant criticism during the initial round. The inquiry will inform a comprehensive investigative report with findings and recommendations to secure safe, reliable, and accessible transport for all learners.
The second leg of the investigative inquiry is scheduled as follows:
- Date: 29-30 April 2025
- Place: Mahikeng, Protea Hotel
- Time: 9h00 am each day
The inquiry will be open to the media. Members of the public who want to attend must RSVP by contacting Leano Modikoe at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The inquiry will also be live-streamed on the Commission’s YouTube channel @https://www.youtube.com/@SAHRC1, and proceedings will be shared on all SAHRC platforms.
For further information or inquiries, please contact Mr Wisani Baloyi at 081 016 8308 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it./Given Makhuvele at 072 197 7581 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Shirley Mlombo at 083575 1893 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..