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Life guard drowns while rescuing a child

A life guard drowned while rescuing a child.

November 30, 2024
Daleen Naude Less than a minute
The Kees Taljaard Pool will be temporarily closed until Monday.

A life guard for the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality drowned while rescuing a child.

The incident happened at about 11:30 this morning at the Kees Taljaard Swimming Pool.

  • His name can not be mentioned because he was not formally identified yet.
  • The child he saved was taken to the Middelburg Hospital by ambulance.
  • Sibusiso Chauke, Acting Municipal Spokesperson, confirmed the incident.

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November 30, 2024
Daleen Naude Less than a minute

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Daleen Naude

Daleen Naudé is the news editor of the Middelburg Observer, Observer Daller and the Observer Express. In 2024, she was named FCJ Journalist of the Year for the second time, and has won numerous other accolades during her illustrious 36-year career. As an industry leader in investigative reporting, Daleen has uncovered various hidden truths in her time at the Observer.
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