[LISTEN] Tshwane parent seeking compensation for child's dislodged finger
The parent of a pupil who had his finger cut-off at Laerskool Booysen in Tshwane is seeking compensation from the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE).
Officials from the department conducted a visit to the school on Monday following the incident which occurred on 20 February.
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The grade 6 pupil had his finger dislodged by the classroom door while allegedly engaging in rough play with other pupils.
GDE spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says the boy did not immediately realise that his finger was missing.
"After the incident the learner was taken through the process of medical attention up until the parent came to the school and the learner was subsequently transferred to Kalafong hospital where he received medical
attention."
"The educator that was supposed to be responsible for the class on that day was assigned some duties by the school and was excused for a bit and a substitute teacher was responsible for taking care of the class."
Mabona adds that the teachers at the school were not found to have been negligent.
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