A Dale College Boy’s Primary school vehicle carrying a young hockey team was tragically involved in a fatal road accident.
Another Grade 12 marker dies in a car accident enroute home from marking centre
Another Grade 12 marker from the Eastern Cape has died in a car accident just a day after another marker died in the same way.
A Dale College Boy’s Primary school vehicle carrying a young hockey team was tragically involved in a fatal road accident.
Another Grade 12 marker from the Eastern Cape has died in a car accident while travelling home from Strelitzia Marking Centre in Kariega (Uitenhage) to Mount Frere.
The incident happened on Wednesday, 22 December.
ANOTHER GRADE 12 MARKER DIES
According to the Eastern Cape Department of Education, the deceased was a teacher at Zibokwana Senior Secondary School, while the other three educators were from Mt White Senior Secondary School.
Reports indicate the female educator from Mt White is in a critical condition as she sustained head injuries.
The family of the deceased have been informed of the accident and the district has reportedly sent a team of psychosocial specialists to support the family.
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MEC Gade has sent his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
Gade said they are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the sector is in mourning.
“The deceased person was our trusted soldier that did an excellent job of marking the Grade 12 scripts. We pray for her family at this time and we will support in every way possible. I also want to wish a speedy recovery to the one in hospital, while thanking God for saving the other two educators from this freak accident,” he said.
A case has been opened with the South African Police Services (SAPS) for investigation.
District officials are on their way to visit the families this morning.
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