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Shock as two Gauteng pupils allegedly commit suicide on the same day

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Shock as two Gauteng pupils allegedly commit suicide on the same day: The emotional wellbeing of school children has come under the spotlight after the apparent suicide of two pupils from different schools on the same day.

The first occurred on Monday at the Soshanguve secure centre where a grade 10 pupil was found hanging in a dormitory during a lunch break.Steve Mabona, the boy had been taken to the juvenile centre two weeks ago while he awaits trial.Secondary School [in Temba] tragically took his own life at home on the same day. Our psychosocial support unit will be dispatched to provide assistance in both instances,” he said.

Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane said: “These incidents serve as a grim reminder that the emotional wellbeing of learners is a shared responsibility that requires immediate attention from all of us. “As we mourn the loss of young lives, there is a growing determination to prevent future tragedies and to foster a culture of support, compassion and understanding within the educational community. We wish to extend our condolences to families and school communities.”Ekurhuleni pupils who allegedly committed suicide within days of each other —from Nigel High School on July 4.

 

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