WATCH: Investigation into the death of an Alberton learner continues, says GDE
Larona Musa Mapheelle (8) died on August 1 after getting injured while playing with his friends on the school’s sports field at the Alberton-based primary.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) says the investigation into the death of a learner at Alberview Primary School is ongoing.
Larona Musa Mapheelle (8) died on August 1 after sustaining injuries at school.
“A Grade Three boy was allegedly injured while playing with friends on the field during break at Alberview Primary School. Consequently, paramedics rushed the child to a medical facility, and he was declared dead,” said GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona at the time. The GDE released another statement confirming that an investigation would be launched into the death.
The Mapheelle family held a press briefing on August 15 at their Monaheng home in Katlehong, where they detailed what happened on the day of Larona’s death.
@albertonrecord The Mapheelle held a media briefing at their Monaheng home, in Katlehong, following the death of Alberview Primary School learner, Larona Mapheelle (8) on August 1. #GDE #alberviewprimaryschool #LaronaMapheelle ♬ Very Sad – Enchan
According to a statement released by the Mapheelles at the time: “A call was made to Nyakallo Mapheelle about an accident at the school involving Larona, and she was told to rush there.
“A second call came while Tebello, his mother, and his grandfather were on the way to the school. They had to change direction because Larona was already admitted to the Netcare Alberton Hospital. Within three hours of the first call, Larona was dead.”
@albertonrecordGDE spokesperson, Steve Mabona, said the investigation into the death of a primary school learner in Alberton continues. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za
Asked about the status of the investigation more than two months after the tragic death, GDE’s Steve Mabona said: “We have already appointed an independent law firm, and the investigation is ongoing. Investigators have interacted with the Mapheelles and the school. We are waiting for them to finalise the investigation. Once all processes are complete, the MEC will contact the affected family and the school.”
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