Grade 11 learner dies on the first day back at school in Bushbuckridge

The Department of Education has directed Sekhukhusa Secondary School in Bushbuckridge to submit a detailed report following the death of a grade 11 pupil. The learner was allegedly hit on the head with a brick by a fellow learner on Monday.

 

It is still unclear what led to the fight, however, it is alleged that it had occurred after a dice game.

Jasper Zwane, the spokesperson of the DoE, said the department condemns this incident.

 

“We are very much disturbed to learn of this incident that occurred at Sekhukhusa Secondary School in Shatele, in Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. From information received, we learned that the injured learner later died on the way to the clinic.”

 

 

Zwane added that the expected school’s report will relate to the circumstances that led to this incident.

The MEC for education, Bonakele Majuba, will visit the school and the bereaved family to convey his condolences tomorrow.

 

 

“Furthermore, the department conveys its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. We will send a team of officials to render psychosocial support to all who are affected by this incident,” explained Zwane.

 

This is a developing story and more information will be added.