The department of basic education said the teacher from Platt Drive Primary School in Isiphingo died on Tuesday after testing positive several days before. Department of Basic Education's spokesperson
Elijah Mhlanga said a 14-year-old pupil, related to one of the two teachers, in Grade 9 at Ogwini High School in Umlazi township south of Durban, has also tested positive. "The family of one of the teachers have also tested positive and arrangements have been made to trace all those who may have come into contact with the deceased and the immediate family members," Mhlanga said.“Losing teachers at a time like this is particularly hard when they are instrumental in ensuring that learning and teaching continues during the time of the lockdown. We will make sure that families and colleagues will receive counselling,” she said.
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