The Gauteng Department of Education on Friday expressed sadness over the death of a 48-year-old female teacher at the Central Secondary School in Soshanguve, north of Pretoria.
“It is alleged that the said educator collapsed on Friday, 3 July 2020 near a water fountain in the school premises and was taken to the nearby office by fellow colleagues. The emergency services was immediately called and unfortunately paramedics certified her dead on their arrival at the school,” said GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona.
“Indeed this is devastating and difficult to comprehend in this difficult period. We would like to convey our sincere condolences to the family and the school community. We want to assure the family that, they are in our prayers, during this time of grief. We will facilitate a memorial service to celebrate her life, in the near future,” said Lesufi.
Parents received notifications from “management” informing them to come to the school and collect their children urgently.
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