Grade 11 learner drowns in a pool during life skills peer seminar
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North West education department saddened by the passing of a 21 years old grade 11 learner who passed away after drowning in a pool at a life skills peer seminar.
Spokesperson Elias Malindi said that the deceased learner was from Michael Modisakeng Secondary School. They were attending a Life Skill Peer Education Seminar for boys at Sparkling Waters Hotel near Rustenburg on Saturday, 01 October 2022.
“Peer Education Seminar was attended by 92 boys from Moretele and Madibeng sub-districts. In the morning the learners were engaging in different indoor activities and during lunch they were given time to play soccer.”
“It is alleged that the deceased disappeared without anyone’s notice and went on to jump inside the swimming pool.”
“Hotel guests who were close to the swimming pool reported to the authorities that a learner jumped inside the swimming pool. Immediately, the departmental officials rushed and took him out of the swimming pool. They tried to save his life by giving him a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) whilst waiting for the ambulance and his family.”
Malindi added that the learner was reported dead by the Emergency Services Unit upon arrival on the scene.
The MEC for Education, Mmaphefo Matsemela conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.
