A teacher from Bophelong Secondary School in Vanderbijlpark tragically passed away on Thursday after collapsing on the school premises. The Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed the teacher’s death, expressing their condolences to the school community.
According to Steve Mabona, the spokesperson for the department, the teacher reported to work on Thursday morning and greeted the principal before the staff morning meeting. However, when the meeting was about to start, the teacher was not present. The school’s administrator later found the educator lying next to his car.
Emergency services were immediately called to the scene, but unfortunately, the teacher was declared dead upon their arrival. The police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to determine the cause of death.
In response to this tragic event, the Gauteng Department of Education will be sending its psycho-social support team to provide counseling and support to all staff and pupils affected by the incident. It is essential to address the emotional well-being of the school community during this difficult time.
