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Grade 5 pupil dies in Thembisa school soccer field tragedy

JOHANNESBURG - The Thembisa community is reeling from the death of a 10-year-old Grade 5 pupil from Reagile Primary school.

It's understood that children were playing soccer during break when a goal post fell onto a pupil.

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The accident is once again highlighting the dangers of poor school infrastructure.

Gauteng Education is investigating the incident.

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