Bekker boy’s death leaves community heartbroken
The death of one of Bekker High School’s Grade 12 learners left the community in shock and pain.
The community in Magaliesburg has been rocked by the news of a Grade 12 Bekker High School learner’s death.
This morning, 9 April, Bekker High School posted on their Facebook page that one of their learners tragically lost his life in a fatal accident earlier in the day.
“It is with great sadness that we share the tragic news this morning with our parents and learners that Johan Ellis in Grade 12 was involved in a fatal accident earlier today,” read the post.
They added that Johan was a helpful learner at school and he always had a smile on his face. He played rugby, and was part of the sound team and the youth show, among other things.
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“The teachers and learners of Bekker High School will miss him dearly, and we are thinking of his family and friends during this sad time. We pray that the Lord will embrace you with His love and bring you the necessary comfort,” the school’s post said.
They have offered to provide counselling to Johan’s friends at school as soon as the school reopens.
The effects of losing this young man were clear in the comments on the post, as friends and community members offered their support; some saying the school will never be the same without him, and that the devastating news have broken their hearts.
“My heart is in shambles. Johan was an angel, may his soul rest in peace and in power,” commented Ziyanda Khumalo.
Nelmarie van Staden said, “Johan was one of my biggest youth show heroes. Johan, you will always be in my heart. Love you.”
The Krugersdorp News would also like to convey our deepest sympathies and condolences to Johan’s friends, family, the school and the community as a whole.
