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School bullying | Report into death of Sibusiso Mbatha to be released

JOHANNESBURG - The family of Sibusiso Mbatha will find out if a teacher can be blamed for his suicide.

Gauteng Education will release the findings of a report into the Grade 6 pupil's death.

READ: Gauteng Education Dept probes bullying allegations in wake of child suicide

It's nearly four weeks since the Tokoza teen took his own life, allegedly due to bullying.

The 12-year-old is believed to have faced discrimination over his sexual orientation.

READ: Education in Crisis | Concern over spike in pupil suicides

His family is convinced it was his teacher who pushed him over the edge.

The teacher is alleged to have told him to leave his gay tendencies outside the school gate.

The department launched an independent investigation into the allegations against the teacher.

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