MEC MORWENG ADDRESSES THE MEDIA ON THE FINDINGS AND DIRECTIVES OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REPORT ON SCHOLAR TRANSPORT

MEC MORWENG ADDRESSES THE MEDIA ON THE FINDINGS AND DIRECTIVES OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION REPORT ON SCHOLAR TRANSPORT

The South African Human Rights Commission’s has released an investigative inquiry into scholar transport challenges in the North West Province. The HRC Report released in January 2026, follows an inquiry impelled by widespread and persistent concerns relating to the safety, reliability, accessibility and adequacy of scholar transport in the Province. The Report has directed on what should be done to ensure safety of learners is not compromised.

The MEC for the North West Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Wessels Morweng will be addressing the media on the remedial action the Department will be embarking upon as per the findings and directives of the Human Rights Commission Report. The media briefing will be held as follows:

DATE: WEDNESDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2026

VENUE: MEC BOARDROOM, TIRELO BUILDING – MMABATHO

TIME: 10:00

To confirm attendances for logistical arrangements, kindly call Mr Rebaone Moeng +27 78 456 6351.

ENDS!

ISSUED BY THE NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SAFETY AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT