THEMBISA - Gauteng Education has appointed a law firm to investigate the death of a Grade 5 pupil at Reagile Primary School in Winnie Mandela, Tembisa.
Ten-year-old Milton Neo Mokgoatsane died in February when a soccer goal post allegedly fell on him during second break.
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The Gauteng Department of Education said the mandate of the law firm was to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and obtain clear findings
“The scope of investigations will involve determining the merits of the allegations, the circumstances surrounding the incident, the conduct of the educator(s), School Management Team, and principal, and whether the matter was properly reported.
“It will also examine the cause of death, adherence to legal obligations regarding learner care, potential liability or omissions by the Department, the role of the School Governing Body, and the provision of counselling,” Gauteng education said.
Meanwhile, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said they are determined to uncover the truth of what transpired.
“We trust fully in the capacity of the independent law firm to execute a rigorous and unbiased investigation.
"As demonstrated in our past interventions, the Department will not hesitate to take decisive action based on the outcomes of this report,” stated MEC Chiloane.