Darnall drowning tragedy claims twin
Siyanda Bhengu (11), his twin brother and a 9-year-old friend managed to get into the club grounds despite the club being closed.
A Darnall family is in mourning after a twin boy drowned in a swimming pool at the Darnall Country Club on Monday.
According to reports, Siyanda Bhengu (11), his twin brother and a 9-year-old friend managed to get into the club grounds despite the club being closed.
Siyanda’s sister, Nomathemba, said her brothers had never been into the club before, and the family was still trying to process the tragedy.
“The club is closed on Mondays and there were no security officers patrolling,” said Nomathemba, who emphasised the family did not blame anyone for the boy’s death.
Siyanda was a Grade 4 pupil at Lee Primary school.
KwaDukuza police spokesperson Priya Nunkumar said an inquest docket had been opened.
“The victim was removed from the pool by paramedics, however he was declared deceased at the scene,” said Nunkumar.
The club was contacted for comment, but declined as the matter was under investigation.
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