Two Pretoria learners, teacher die in one week
One learner died in an accident, another allegedly poisoned herself and a teacher died while awaiting an organ transplant.
Two learners and a teacher have recently died in Hammanskraal, the Gauteng education department said.
A grade 1 learner lost his life in a fatal car accident on Wednesday, a grade 8 learner allegedly poisoned herself on the same day and a teacher died on Friday while awaiting an organ transplant.
“It is painful to inform about the passing of an educator from Rethabile primary school in Klipdrift, Hammanskraal,” department spokesperson, Steve Mabona said.
“Sefeshi Anna Ramatsetse (54) passed away this morning (Friday). She was allegedly hospitalised for two months, and died while awaiting a kidney transplant.”
According to Mabona, Tshegetse Chauke (6), a learner from Ramotse primary school, lost his life on Wednesday.
“It is alleged that he was involved in a fatal car accident. He died at the scene.
“Sadly, we also have to report the untimely death of Mothobi Nkhudiseng, a grade 8 learner at Boitshepo secondary school in Marokolong, Hammanskraal.”
Mabona said Nkudiseng allegedly had an argument with a family member which led her to drink poison and died instantly on Wednesday.
“Psycho-social officials will visit all schools to offer necessary support on Monday.”
The Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi is saddened about these deaths.
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