SEBOKENG.- The Gauteng Department of Education has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to a learner’s family, friends, educators, and the entire Lakeside Secondary School community after a matric learner died on Monday.

In a statement, the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) said that it is deeply saddened by the passing of the Grade 12 girl learner who reportedly passed away on the evening of Monday, November 3. It is said that, the said learner began vomiting while in bed and when her condition rapidly deteriorated, she was immediately transported to a local medical facility, where she was unfortunately certified dead-on arrival.

The GDE’s Psycho-Social Support Unit, through its Institutional Support and Support (ISS) team, has been dispatched to the school to provide counselling and emotional support to learners and staff affected by this tragic incident.

“This tragedy occurs during a critical period for our matriculants, and we wish to remind learners, parents, and school communities that emotional and psychological support services are available to anyone in need during the examination period.”

The South African Police Service (SAPS) are investigating circumstances surrounding this sad incident.