Two Gauteng school pupils die in separate incidents
01 April 2021 - 12:14
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The Gauteng education department is mourning the deaths of two pupils who died in separate incidents on Wednesday.
In the first incident, an 18-year-old grade 12 pupil at Sekanontoane Secondary School in Soweto had to be rushed to the clinic after she struggled to breathe.
Provincial spokesperson Steve Mabona said the incident occurred at about 7.45am.
"The learner allegedly arrived at school and attended her class that morning, but she suddenly ran out of the class rushing to the water tap while struggling to breathe. The school principal contacted the learner’s parents and an ambulance to provide assistance. However, the principal resorted to urgently transport the learner to a nearby clinic in Chiawelo," Mabona said.