A routine day in Harare quickly turned dramatic when Youth Affairs Minister Tino Machakaire personally intervened after discovering a commuter kombi dangerously overloaded with school children.
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According to witnesses, the minister stopped the vehicle after noticing an unusually large number of young passengers squeezed inside. Upon inspection, it was revealed that 42 school children had been packed into the single kombi — far exceeding safe transport limits.
Safety First: Immediate Action Taken
The shocking discovery raised immediate concerns about the safety and wellbeing of the children. Overcrowding in public transport has long been a serious issue in Zimbabwe, especially during peak school hours. With limited ventilation, no seat belts, and children packed tightly together, the risk of accidents or health emergencies increases significantly.
Eyewitnesses say Minister Machakaire did not hesitate. Authorities were called to the scene, and the kombi driver was arrested on the spot for violating road safety regulations and endangering minors.
