STAFF REPORTER |
In a bid to give answers to the family of a Grade 10 learner who died at Tsakane Secondary School in the East Rand, the Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says an independent investigative law firm will be appointed to investigate circumstances surrounding the incident.
The move is also to help the family to find closure to the unforseen death of their child.
It is alleged that the deceased was assaulted by a teacher and a General Assistance at the school last week, and subsequently passed away.
Prior to his death, the learner had allegedly gone to school to collect his bag and cellphone which were confiscated last Thursday.
Subsequently, he was removed from the school premises by police and taken home after being involved in a scuffle with an educator and a General Assistant at the school.
Accordingly, his family later drove him to Pholosong Hospital where he was certified dead.
Lesufi said he wants to prioritise the family because they want answers concerning the death of their child. Thus, an independent law firm will be will appointed to investigate the matter.
“The appointment of the independent law firm will give us a preliminary report to share with the family and the school. I want to prioritise the family because they want answers,” said MEC Lesufi.
