Inquest opened after learner reportedly had fatal seizure

Circumstances surrounding the death of a Grade 8 learner at a Lotus River school is being investigated by police. The 15-year-old girl from Zeekoevlei High School reportedly had a seizure on Monday and fell from her desk.

‘’The teacher conducted CPR to the learner, but she was unresponsive. An Ambulance was contacted and upon arrival EMS members tried to resuscitate her by doing CPR, she was still unresponsive. She was later declared dead after several attempts to resuscitate her. An Inquest was opened at Grassy Park SAPS. A post-mortem will be conducted to determine the cause of death. No foul play is suspected,’’ said Captain F.C Van Wyk, Western Cape police spokesperson.

Van Wyk said the parents and family currently receiving assistance from SAPS Victim Support Volunteer.

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirmed the incident adding that at this stage, no further details can be made available.

‘’Our condolences to the family and friends of a Grade 8 learner who passed away on Monday due to what is believed to be a medical condition. At this stage, no further details can be made available. The school sent a letter to parents to inform them about the tragic incident. Counselling support has been made available to the learners and staff at the school,’’ said Millicent Merton, WCED spokesperson

In the school letter, Acting Principal, Julleen Goliath, assured parents that the incident was not gang-related and that no threat being posed at learners’ safety. Schooling resumed as per normal

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Done by: Mitchum George