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Message of condolence to death of learner from Mariannridge Secondary
11 March 2009
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education Ms Ina Cronje, Department Head Dr Cassius Lubisi and senior management send their condolences to the family of 18-year-old Andile Mbeje who was stabbed to death on his way to school today (11 March 2009). It is alleged the deceased was attacked by a fellow schoolmate. “This is a very sad incident indeed and my sincere condolences go out to the Mbeje family, friends, educators and learners at Mariannridge.
The incident has been reported to the police who are investigating the incident. Even though this incident occurred outside of school premises, as the department we will help provide psychological counselling to the school to assist learners with trauma debriefing,” said the MEC for Education Mrs Ina Cronje.
Issued by: Department of Education, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government
11 March 2009