Traumatised parents hovered around Nkosinathi Primary School, in Berlin, after learning of the tragic death of a Grade R pupil on the school premises.
The girl, believed to be five years of age, was run over by a red and white Mercedes Iveco 16-seater vehicle, a scholar transport operator, after it delivered children to the school.
The incident happened just before 8am this morning.
Anxious parents watched on as the cordoned-off area was being cleared by police officials. A presence of education officials, Emergency Services, pathological service officials could also be seen on site.
Teary Grade R parent Zanele Qola said this was a horrific experience.
"So far all we know is that the child is in Grade R, so it could mine, nobody knows."
School principal Zukile Mnweba said he was not in a position to comment.