Rustenburg – Grade 11 learner at Michael Modisakeng Secondary School in Majakaneng, south of Brits drowned during a life skills peer education seminar for boys near Rustenburg.
According to the North West Department of Education, the boy drowned on Saturday after he allegedly disappeared unnoticed and went on to jump into the swimming pool at the Sparkling Waters Hotel.
“It is alleged that the deceased disappeared without anyone’s notice and went on to jump inside the swimming pool,” said departmental spokesperson Elias Malindi.
He said hotel guests who were close to the swimming pool reported to the authorities that a learner jumped into the swimming pool.
“Immediately, the departmental…
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