EIGHTEEN grade 6 pupils from Umthambeka Primary School in Tembisa, Ekurhuleni sustained injuries when the classroom ceiling collapsed.
Two pupils are still recovering at a local medical facility while others are recuperating at home.
Gauteng Education spokesman Steven Mabona confirmed this incident on Tuesday, 27 February.
“According to information at our disposal, approximately 18 grade 6 pupils, who were in class at the time of the incident, sustained injuries and were rushed to local medical facilities.
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“Currently, two pupils are still recovering at a local medical facility while others are recuperating at home. The cause of the incident is uncertain at this stage. As such, we have launched an investigation into circumstances surrounding this incident,” he said.
Mabona confirmed that a psycho-social support team will be sent to the school to conduct necessary counselling to those affected.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane expressed concern following the incident.
“We are indeed concerned by the occurrence of this incident and find it unfortunate that our children were injured in such a manner at school.
“We would like to wish all affected pupils a speedy recovery. Furthermore, we call upon SGB members to always be vigilant of challenges faced by their schools and report them to the department for necessary attention,” said Chiloane.
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