Gauteng pupil death toll climbs to 18: One struck by lightning, another dies at home

The Gauteng school community is mourning the death of yet another two pupils – one who was struck by lightning and the other who died in his sleep – increasing the pupil death toll in the province in 2020 to 18.The one, a Grade 4 pupil from Diepsloot, was struck by lightning and died on Friday afternoon while walking home with fellow pupils.

“We wish to send our heartfelt condolences to both families, friends and the school community, during this time of grief. Indeed this is emotionally draining, however, we will soldier on, said Lesufi.Parktown Boys’ High pupil Enock Mpianzi, 13, was swept away in the Crocodile River while attending a Grade 8 orientation camp at Nyati Bush and River Break lodge near Brits in the North West on January 15.

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