But sponsored bus only a temporary solution

Long walk to school cut short after mayor steps in

Long walk to primary school cut short after private sector sponsor steps in

19 January 2025 - 00:00 By Kim Swartz

Pupils from Morrisdale Primary in Ceres started the school year in comfort this week — with a bus waiting to take them home, courtesy of the local mayor. ..

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