A 6-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries in Mitchell’s Plain, on Thursday afternoon, following an incident in Portland.
The police’s Malcolm Pojie
says the boy was hit by a vehicle near Wespoort Primary School
‘’Mitchell’s Plain police
opened a Culpable Homicide docket for further investigation following an
incident…at about 15:00. Preliminary information suggest that the kid was hit
by a vehicle, driven by a 58-year-old female driver. The boy collapsed on the
pavement after being hit and succumbed to internal injuries sustained,’’ said Lieutenant
Colonel Malcolm Pojie.
Pojie said investigations
are underway
The Western Cape Education Department’s Bronagh Hammond says they have deployed psychologists to the school to assist with counselling.
Wespoort Primary school identified the boy as Grade 1
pupil, Arkash Okwan Mpayipheli.
Principal Malika Ismail-Meyer, in a school letter, urged
the public to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time
‘’As a school community, we are devastated by the tragic death
of our learner. We are a school and community in mourning. We ask that no false
information be spread regarding the incident and we ask that you please respect
the family and STOP circulating videos and images on social media.’’
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Neighbouring school, Portland Primary, has urged parents to
speak to their children regarding road safety. The school says it is aware of
some learners running across the road and not using the pedestrian crossing.
Done by: Mitchum George
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