Tongaat Primary schoolboy dies
Boy dies after he fell down two floors at school on Monday.
The seven-year-old schoolboy, Sizwe Bewu, that fell from the second floor at Tongaat Primary School on Monday, February 16 has died.
Bewu was playing with friends when he fell down two floors and hit his head on the ground.
He suffered serious head injuries and had to be airlifted to hospital.
The provincial department of education’s spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi confirmed that the boy died yesterday afternoon.
“On behalf of the MEC, Peggy Nkonyeni, we pass on our condolences to the family and everyone affected,” said Mahlambi.
“The MEC is calling for calm from all parents and asks them not to panic with regards to school safety.”
He said the department of education regret what has happened, but said at the end of the day it was just a terrible accident.
“An investigation is underway to determine what might have lead to the incident,” he said.
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