Thobeka Majozi Reacts to Tragic Vaal Crash That Killed 14 Learners: “My Heart Is Heavily Burdened”

Thobeka Majozi Reacts to Tragic Vaal Crash That Killed 14 Learners: “My Heart Is Heavily Burdened”

  • On 19 January 2026, a minibus taxi and a truck collided near Vanderbijlpark, resulting in the deaths of 14 pupils
  • On Tuesday, 20 January 2026, Thobeka shared her heartfelt response on Instagram, expressing grief over the tragedy
  • Thobeka Majozi shared a prayer for the families of the 14 children who lost their lives in the accident
Thobeka Majozi reacts to tragic Vaal crash
Thobeka Majozi shared an emotional message after the accident in the Vaal. Image: bexxdoesitbetter
Source: Instagram

Social media influencer and the mother of rapper Cassper Nyovest’s firstborn, Khotso, Thobeka Majozi, reacted to the tragic Vaal accident that claimed the lives of 14 learners.

On Monday, 19 January 2026, a minibus and a truck were involved in a tragic accident near Vanderbijlpark on the Golden Highway, between Bophelong and Sebokeng.

As South Africans weighed in on the devastating crash in the Vaal, Thobeka Majozi joined the conversation with a heartfelt reaction. The devout Christian said a prayer for the families who lost their children in the tragic crash.

Thobeka Majozi prays for families after Vaal crash

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A day after the accident in the Vaal, Thobeka Majozi took to her Instagram account and reacted to the tragic incident. In an Instagram Story shared on her official account, Thobeka expressed deep hurt.

“My heart is heavily burdened by the lives of the children lost. It's excruciating watching online; I can only imagine experiencing it firsthand,” Thobeka said.

Thobeka Majozi said a prayer for the families who lost their children in the tragic incident.

“May God cover, comfort and carry each family. God help us,” Thobeka Majozi added.

See the screenshot below:

Thobeka Majozi reacts to tragic Vaal crash
Thobeka Majozi said a prayer for the families of the Vaal accident victims. Image: bexxdoesitbetter
Source: Instagram

Zola Hashatsi mocks SAPS following arrest of Vaal crash driver

In other news, media personality Zola Hashatsi weighed in after the South African Police Service (SAPS) arrested the driver involved in a tragic accident that claimed the lives of 14 pupils in the Vaal.

While some welcomed the swift arrest as progress, Hashatsi was far less impressed; he used the moment to take a cheeky swipe at SAPS after they apprehended the driver on Tuesday, 20 January 2026.

The 22-year-old driver now faces multiple counts of culpable homicide.

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Naledi Aphiwe questions cause of Vaal accident

Thobeka Majozi and Zola Hashatsi aren't the only celebrities who weighed in on the Vaal accident.

In an Instagram story shared hours after the tragic incident on Monday, Naledi Aphiwe shared a post questioning the cause of the tragic accident in Vaal that was shared by the South African Police Service (SAPS) after a preliminary investigation.

Naledi Aphiwe suggested that overloading had nothing to do with the accident, but rather the fact that the driver was overspeeding and reportedly overtook three to four cars simultaneously, as stated by several eyewitnesses.

Thobeka Majozi makes up with Cassper Nyovest's wife

Meanwhile, Briefly News recently reported that Thobeka Majozi and Cassper Nyovest's wife, Pulane Phoolo, left Mzansi puzzled over the weekend when they made up.

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Majozi and Phoolo also began following each other on Instagram after sharing sweet messages about starting over. Social media users and fans of the rapper commented on the pair's exchange online.

Source: Briefly News

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Tayananiswa Zvikaramba (Editor) Tayananiswa Zvikaramba is an entertainment writer at Briefly News. He previously worked as a profiler, sports, human interest, entertainment, and current affairs writer at Pindula (2016-2022) and iHarare (2022-2025). He holds a BA Honours in Archaeology from the University of Zimbabwe (2010-2013), YOAST SEO for Beginners (2023), YOAST Block Editor Training (2023), and YOAST Structured Data for Beginners (2023). Email: tayananiswa.zvikaramba@briefly.co.za