Vanderbijlpark: Teacher collapses and dies in school
Condolences are pouring in after a male teacher at Bophelong Secondary collapsed and died in school premises.
Police are reportedly investigating the circumstances after a male teacher at Bophelong Secondary School in Vanderbijlpark allegedly collapsed on school premises and passed away.
The incident happened on Thursday, 18 April.
BOPHELONG TEACHER COLLAPSES AND DIES IN SCHOOL
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said it is alleged that the educator reported to work on Thursday morning and passed by the principal’s office to greet him.
He was not there as the staff morning meeting was about to commence. Upon searching for him, the school administrator allegedly found the educator lying beside his car.
Mabona said emergency services were contacted for assistance. Unfortunately, the Bophelong Secondary teacher was declared dead upon arrival.
“Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident,” he said.
Mabona said the department’s psycho-social support team would be extending counseling services to all staff and learners who may be affected by this unfortunate incident.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said they are devastated by the teacher’s passing and wish to convey sincere condolences to his family and school community.
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