Sobs and anger filled the Protea South hall at the memorial service of the four boy learners killed during an alleged drag racing in Protea, Soweto earlier this week.
Hundreds of fellow learners from Jules High School and Altmont Technical High School, educators, community members and government officials all gathered at the Protea South hall on Thursday, 11 March 2010 to pay tribute and mourn with the families of Prince Mohube, Mlungisi Cwayi, Phomello Masemola and Andile Mthombeni.
MEC Barbara Creecy was also amongst those who came to pay their respects. She said they were deeply angered and disgusted that two young men could decide to behave with such disrespect and contempt not only towards the learners but towards the community members and learners of Johannesburg.
“The provincial government will not rest until we have made sure that the police have a watertight case so that justice can take its course,” MEC Creecy added.
Two other boys who were seriously hurt in the accident remain in a critical condition at Chris Hani Baragwanath hospital.
Issued by: Department of Education, Gauteng Provincial Government
15 March 2010
Source: Department of Education, Gauteng Provincial Government (http://www.education.gpg.gov.za/)
