Grant addresses mourning learners
By Nomava Nobumba
26 May 2010
Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant visited Phoenix Secondary School in Manenberg this morning to offer his condolences and lend his support to the school following the brutal killing of a grade 12 learner yesterday.
The minister says the department is grieving with Keenan Van Wyk’s family.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in this most difficult of time,” said Grant.
During the visit Grant says he learned the deceased was a very good pupil.
“I have heard nothing but good reports about Keenan and the way he led his life. He was loved by his fellow classmates and educators, was top of his class academically, and participated in school and community activities,” he said.
The minister first received a debriefing from the school’s principal before addressing Grade 12 learners.
Van Wyk was fatally stabbed by a fellow Grade 11 learner, who is currently in police custody.
The 17 year old suspect is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court soon.
26 May 2010
Western Cape Education Minister Donald Grant visited Phoenix Secondary School in Manenberg this morning to offer his condolences and lend his support to the school following the brutal killing of a grade 12 learner yesterday.
The minister says the department is grieving with Keenan Van Wyk’s family.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends in this most difficult of time,” said Grant.
During the visit Grant says he learned the deceased was a very good pupil.
“I have heard nothing but good reports about Keenan and the way he led his life. He was loved by his fellow classmates and educators, was top of his class academically, and participated in school and community activities,” he said.
The minister first received a debriefing from the school’s principal before addressing Grade 12 learners.
Van Wyk was fatally stabbed by a fellow Grade 11 learner, who is currently in police custody.
The 17 year old suspect is expected to appear in the Athlone Magistrate’s Court soon.
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