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.
The camp reportedly commenced with various activities. These included team-building exercises, lectures on leadership and problem-solving, and swimming activities in the afternoon when the tragic incident occurred between 15:00 and 15:30. During a media briefing on Thursday, Education MEC Matome Chiloane said that the law firm identified consistent facts during the investigation.The camp featured a swimming pool included in the programme provided to parents on the day; however, it didn’t seem suitable for children, lacking safety measures such as life jackets or lifeguards.
The school is said to have promptly reported the incident to district officials on 20 January 2024 and subsequently to the Acting Cluster Leader on 21 January. “Moreover, they highlighted the failure to adhere to Memorandum No. 106 of 2022, which led to a lack of approval process for the excursion. They recommended withdrawing the memorandum and reinstating Regulation 7, , , and of The Regulations on Domestic and International Tours for Learners at Public Schools, 2012,” he said.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
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