Five questions about Enoch Mpianzi's death that should be answered

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The tragic incident has raised questions about the school's treatment and supervision of the teenager

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Early on Friday, 13-year-old Enoch Mpianzi was found dead after drowning while on a school orientation camp at a lodge in Brits, North West.His death has raised questions about the school's treatment and supervision of the teenager.Mpianzi drowned after a homemade raft overturned. His disappearance went unnoticed for 17 hours.

A boy who was seated next Mpianzi while they were en route to the camp was the first to raise the alarm that he was missing, after the boys returned from an activity.Mpianzi was not wearing a life jacket as his parents “couldn't afford” to buy the one that was recommended by the school. the children did not wear life jackets as they were supposed to be in shallow water.

 

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