While the school holidays are yet to begin, tragedy has already struck a Dannhauser family.

A 13-year-old boy drowned in a river at Thirst Farm at about 4.30pm on Monday.  Police divers were called and the boy’s body recovered. Dannhauser police did not release more details.

In another tragedy,  a nine-year–old child died after being knocked down by a vehicle at about 9am on Friday on Hilltop Farm road. A case of culpable homicide is being investigated.

“I would like to appeal to parents to look after their children as we are in the festive season. Make sure that they are playing in your vicinity to avoid kidnapping, accidents and other  things which the children may found to be a victim of,” said police spokesman,  Sgt Nyembe stated.