Condolences pour in following Michaelhouse pupil's tragic death
There's been an outpouring of love and support for the Michaelhouse community, especially the family of Themba Dloti - the pupil who tragically lost his life in yesterday's bus crash.
46 boys and four staff from the Midlands school were on the private bus that had been transporting them and some staff members to Bothas Hill, outside Hillcrest.
There were four under -16 soccer teams making their way to Kearsney College when tragedy struck before 2pm afternoon.
Michaelhouse has released a statement saying that the hired vehicle suffered a blow-out before flipping onto its side on the N3 near Town Hill.
Thousands of people have offered words of comfort to the Dloti family on social media.
Those who knew Themba have described the teenager as a fine, well-mannered young man.
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Schools across the province have sympathised with Michaelhouse - saying they share its grief during this difficult time.
Michaelhouse rector, Greg Theron says pupils were called to the chapel yesterday and given the tragic news. He says trauma counsellors have been made available to pupils and staff.
"Counsellors will be on hand, and that will continue as long as is necessary. Counsellors will be both secular and Christian. That will happen for as long as it's necessary," he says.