Soweto teacher found dead days after e-hailing trip
Gauteng police are investigating the circumstances around the death of a teacher, who was last seen when he requested an e-hailing taxi last Wednesday.
According to reports, the 34-year-old was found at a government mortuary on Monday by family members who had been searching for him.
The provincial education department has, in the meantime, dispatched psycho-social support to the school, the Tetelo Secondary School in Soweto, where the deceased was a teacher.
The department’s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, says they echo the family’s pleas for answers.
“The deceased educator taught English and isiZulu to Grade 11 and Grade 12 learners at Tetelo Secondary School. The Gauteng Department of Education mourns the loss of not only an educator, but a beacon of hope that was meant to empower young minds in the heart of Soweto, inspiring them to succeed beyond their capabilities,” said Mabona.
He says the Education MEC, Matome Chiloane, is saddened by the loss.
“As the department, we are deeply saddened by the tragedy that has struck the school community of Tetelo Secondary. Educators are the architects of our children’s futures, and to have lost such an invaluable educator is a loss that ultimately alters the trajectory of our children’s futures. We extend our sincerest condolences to his family, as well as the learners and fellow staff members. We share in your pain and your plea for those responsible for this senseless crime to be apprehended speedily,” MEC Chiloane added.
The police are yet to respond to Jacaranda FM's inquiry about the case.
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