Krugersdorp pupil dies after 'freak' cricket accident
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed shock at the death of a Grade 12 pupil from Krugersdorp High School.
The boy died while on his way to the hospital following a freak accident during a cricket match at Christian Brothers’ College in Boksburg on Saturday.
According to reports, two Krugersdorp High School pupils bumped into each other whilst attempting to catch a ball in the outfield.
Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says one of the pupils lost consciousness, while the other experienced difficulty in breathing.
"Emergency medical personnel who were on duty at the school immediately attended to the injured learner, who later lost consciousness. He was rushed to Sunward Park Netcare Hospital but tragically suffered cardiac arrest en route. Sadly, he was certified dead upon arrival at the hospital."
In a post on Facebook, the school said the matric pupil only passed away after he arrived at the hospital.
"After undergoing an emergency operation at Sunward Park, the surgeons could not stop the internal bleeding, and Retshegofetse passed away in theatre last night," the school said.
Mabona added that the department will engage both schools to assess safety protocols during school sporting activities.
