GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO APPOINT INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIVE LAW FIRM TO PROBE THE DEATH OF GRADE 3 ALBERVIEW LEARNER

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is finalising the process of appointing an independent investigative law firm to probe the tragic death of a Grade 3 boy learner from Alberview Primary School, in Alberton, Ekurhuleni.

It is alleged that the learner passed away at hospital on Friday, 1 August 2025, after sustaining an injury at the school field that morning. The independent investigation will probe circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

Our Psycho-Social Support Unit was deployed to the school to provide necessary support for all who were affected by the incident.

The family and all stakeholders will be engaged once the GDE has the independent investigative law firm onboard for necessary introductions and outlining of terms of reference accordingly.

“We express our deepest condolences to family, his school community, and all who knew him. In our pursuit of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our learners across all schools, we expect this investigation to provide detailed facts around this incident. We are hopeful that this investigation will uncover the facts behind the learner’s passing, ensuring accountability,” said MEC Chiloane.