Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is expected to visit the family of Sibusiso Mbatha a Grade 6 learner who committed suicide after he was allegedly bullied.
Chiloane is expected to visit the family on Thursday, 26 October 2023.
GRADE 6 LEARNER COMMITS SUICIDE AFTER BEING BULLIED
According to the Gauteng Department of Education, Mbatha who attended Khehlekile Primary School in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, took his own life on Monday, 23 October 2023, after allegedly being bullied at school.
“Mbatha was allegedly found at home hanging in the bathroom on Monday evening,” spokesperson Steve Mabona said.
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CONCERN AS LEARNERS TAKE THEIR OWN LIVES
In June this year, MEC Chiloane said it is concerning that learners are taking their own lives after two learners from Ekurhuleni committed suicide by consuming poison.
A Grade 8 girl learner from Geluksdal Secondary School and a Grade 12 girl learner from Nigel High School, also in Ekurhuleni, unfortunately, took their own lives on Tuesday, 4 July 2023, and Thursday, 29 June 2023, respectively.
he learner from Nigel High School consumed poison at home on Thursday, 29 June 2023, and succumbed.
Subsequently, the learner from Geluksdal Secondary School also consumed poison at home on Tuesday, 4 July 2023, in the evening. She began complaining and was rushed to a nearby medical facility. Sadly, she died in the vehicle while being transported for medical attention.
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