BOY, 8, DIES AT SCHOOL

THE community of Klapmuts is demanding answers after the tragic death of an eight-year-old boy at Klapmuts Primary School.

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TRAGEDY: A learner lost his life

The school is mourning Grade 3 learner Matthew Baartman who died on the school premises on Friday morning.

The school took to their Facebook page, writing: “Our school community is deeply touched by the tragic passing of one of our Grade 3 learners, Matthew Baartman, following an incident that occurred at the school.

“On behalf of the management, staff and entire school community, we would like to extend our sincere, deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Matthew’s parents, family, loved ones, classmates and friends.

“At this stage, the exact cause of the incident cannot yet be confirmed, as extensive investigations are currently underway.”