Juliet Joseph, Marang Phooko
Gauteng education department is now monitoring Queens High School following the death of grade 9 learner, Brian Ndlovu.
The education department’s counseling teams were dispatched to the school to provide crucial support to students and staff coping with the loss.
The tragedy unfolded on Monday when 15-year-old Brian Ndlovu reportedly was forced to consume a poisonous substance that lead to his untimely passing later that day.
The incident has shaken the school community and ignited concerns over the alleged bullying.
The grieving family has claimed that Brian’s death was a result of being bullied at the school, prompting outraged parents to converge on the school premises, demanding answers and accountability.
In a separate incident at Queens High earlier this year another parent revealed that her son had also experienced bullying, and her pleas to the school to address the matter were seemingly unheeded.
The tumultuous situation prompted a response from the education department, which has promised ongoing investigations into the matter.
Steve Mabona, a spokesperson for the Gauteng education department, has confirmed that their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding Brian Ndlovu’s tragic passing are still ongoing.
Additionally, the family has reported that an autopsy was conducted yesterday, with hopes to receive the results today, Friday 4 August.
Brian Ndlovu’s father remembers him as a respectful and energetic boy who participated in sports and who cared for the wellbeing of those around him.
Brian Ndlovu’s father says he wants closure out of the investigation pertaining to the death of his son.
— Kaya 959 News (@KayaNews) August 4, 2023
Brian allegedly consumed poison at #QueensHighSchool on Monday.
His father says they will remember Brian as a respectful & energetic boy. #KayaNews #JusticeForBrian MP pic.twitter.com/JLmuOIal1n
As the community grapples with the devastating loss, plans for a memorial have not yet been arranged.
The incident has underscored the critical need to address bullying in schools and provide a safe and supportive environment for all learners.’
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