Gwala said a case of reckless and negligent driving was registered at Ntuzuma police station.
“Two Road Traffic Act fines were issued against both the drivers.
“The 27-year-old taxi driver was charged for an overload as well as the parent of the driver of the light motor vehicle for allowing a minor to drive a vehicle without a driver’s licence.”
Prem Balram of Reaction Unit SA said the scholars suffered injuries ranging from mild to severe after the teenager went on a “joyride”.
“An angry mob gathered at the scene and threatened to assault the driver of the white BMW X3 who was believed to be responsible for the collision.
“Paramedics from various ambulance services stabilised the injured on scene before transporting them to medical facilities,” said Balram.
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