The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal is mourning the tragic passing of a grade 11 schoolboy who drowned in Ballito beach in Durban on Thursday, 02 January 2020. The deceased was a learner at Mpolweni High School under Umgungundlovu District in KwaZulu-Natal province.
Even though details around the incident remain sketchy, preliminary information suggests that the deceased had travelled to the beach with a group of friends. His body has since been retrieved from the sea by relevant authorities.
"On behalf of the entire Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal, I wish to send our deep condolences following this sad news. Our prayers are with his family, friends, as well as his schoolmates during this time of grief"- KZN Education MEC Kwazi Mshengu.
Enquiries:
Kwazi Mthethwa - Media Liaison: Deputy Director
Cell: 078 264 616
Fax: 086 654 6089
