and a 12-year-old boy from Lethabo Phalane Primary School died, said the department in a statement. Both schools are inAccording to the department, the female pupil was electrocuted after touching an electric cable that was incorrectly earthed at home on Wednesday last week. She died on arrival at a local hospital.
"Sadly, the diabetic boy learner allegedly experienced complications on Tuesday [last week] at home, and was subsequently rushed to a local hospital and succumbed to his chronic ailment on Thursday," said the department."We would like to convey our sincere condolences to both families and the school community. We pray for their strength during this time of affliction," said MEC Panyaza Lesufi.
No man after lockdown? What?
Condolences to the two families for their loss. And I hope electricity has nothing to do with Covid_19 DrZweliMkhize DBE_SA educationgp 🤞
And the winter is upon us AND THE SCHOOLS ARE FORCED TO OPEN
So tragic. Condolences to the families. Strength to Hon. Lesufi educationgp DBE_SA