The Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekgahas calls on parents and NGOs to work with educators
The minister, accompanied by Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, was addressing learners at Eqinisweni Secondary School in Ivory Park, Midrand, where four learners have died in two weeks, allegedly by suicide.Since the beginning of the year, at least 90 learners have lost their lives in Gauteng alone due to various issues. This has left parents deeply concerned.
The Minister of Basic Education, Mrs Angie Motshekga, is at Eqinisweni Secondary School in Ivory Park, to meet with the SMT, SGB, educators and learners following the tragedy that took place earlier this week.Depression, anxiety, social and peer pressure, and cyberbullying are all contributing factors that teens are forced to deal with daily – leading school pupils to commit suicide or contemplate death.“We heard reports about what happened with all four learners, unplanned pregnancies.
“So we are here to extend our condolences, we have spoken to teachers, leadership and the community. We want to tell you that we love you. Nothing is as important in any nation as its children”, says Motshekga.
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