Gauteng Education to investigate death of grade 7 pupil in Soweto
An independent investigative body has been appointed by the Gauteng Department of Education to look into the death of Sibongiseni Khoza, a Grade 7 pupil from Protea South Primary School in Soweto.
The department's spokesperson Steve Mabona says on Wednesday Khoza had complained about feeling dizzy before collapsing in class.
Mabona says his teacher attempted to have him regain consciousness while his mother and the ambulance were called.
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"Unfortunately, Sibongiseni was confirmed dead at 12:15pm.
"Our Psychosocial Unit Team has been deployed to further help the school deal with trauma.”
MEC Panyaza Lesufi has also conveyed his condolences to Khoza's family, friends and teachers.
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Sibongiseni Khoza right at the beginning of the academic year.
"It is a truly depressing incident and we sincerely share our most genuine sympathy with the learner’s family and his school community,” says Lesufi.
