Law firm to probe the death of two learners

The Gauteng Department of Education will appoint an independent law firm to probe the circumstances surrounding the drowning of two learners from Daveyton Skills School who drowned during a camp in Centurion. Siphamandla Peterson (15) and Sibusiso Sibiya (17) drowned during a discipline camp at Rock Falls Adventure Ranch in Centurion on Monday, 15 April. … Read more

Drowning incidents continue to plague Gauteng schools as two learners die

From Enoch Mpianzi to Latoya Temilton, drowning incidents during excursions continue to plague Gauteng schools. Two learners from the Daveyton Skills School have drowned on the Hennops River near Centurion. The incident happened on Monday, 15 April. DROWNING INCIDENTS PERSIST IN GAUTENG SCHOOLS City of Tshwane Emergency Services spokesperson Charles Mabaso said they received a … Read more

Firm recommends principal and teacher’s be charged for learner’s tragic death

The law firm tasked with probing the death of Laerskool Queenswood Grade 7 learner Latoya Temilton, who drowned and died during a school excursion, says the principal and educators should be charged for misconduct. Temilton, tragically lost her life in January this year during a school leadership camp at Wag ‘n Bietjie Campsite in Olifantsfontein. … Read more