Grade 11

A Grade 11 learner allegedly hanged himself at school. Image: Pixabay.

Grade 11 learner dies by suicide at school

A Grade 11 learner allegedly died by suicide at Kriel High School in Mpumalanga on Thursday morning.

Grade 11

A Grade 11 learner allegedly hanged himself at school. Image: Pixabay.

The Mpumalanga Education Department said a Grade 11 learner at Kriel High School in the Emalahleni Local Municipality died by suicide on Thursday, 17 November.

GRADE 11 LEARNER ALLEGEDLY HANGS HIMSELF AT SCHOOL

The Grade 11 learner allegedly hanged himself in a classroom storage area on Thursday morning, according to the department.

“The circumstances that led to this incident are as of now unknown to the Department,” read a statement.

The provincial education department said it was shocked by the incident and senior officials will visit the school on Friday to gather more information about the incident and offer their condolences to the affected family.

Counselling services will also be offered to members of the Kriel High School community.

“The Department sends its sincere condolences to the bereaved family and the school community. May His Soul Rest in Peace.”

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