GDE investigates Protea South Grade 7 learner’s mysterious death
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has appointed an independent investigative body to determine the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Sibongiseni Khoza, a Grade 7 boy learner from Protea South Primary School in Soweto.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has appointed an independent investigative body to determine the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of Sibongiseni Khoza, a Grade 7 boy learner from Protea South Primary School in Soweto.
Official reports at our disposal indicate that the incident took place on Wednesday, 17 February 2021 in the morning before lunch break. Sibongiseni is alleged to have felt dizzy and collapsed in the classroom shortly afterwards.
His educator made multiple attempts to help him regain consciousness, while his mother was contacted and transported to the school. Paramedics were also called to the scene for assistance. Unfortunately, Sibongiseni was confirmed dead at 12:15pm.
Our Psychosocial Unit Team has been deployed to further help the school deal with trauma. The MEC for Gauteng Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, conveys his deepest condolences to Sibongiseni’s family, and hopes the community of Protea South Primary School manages to conquer the distress of this saddening incident.
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Sibongiseni Khoza right at the beginning of the academic year. It is a truly depressing incident and we sincerely share our most genuine sympathy with the learner’s family and his school community,” said MEC Lesufi.
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