Two teachers from a high school in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, have died, the education department confirmed on Wednesday.
The two teachers, a 63-year-old female acting principal and a 58-year-old female teacher from Thuto Lesedi Secondary School in Vosloorus, died on Tuesday.
"Sadly, the second educator allegedly experienced complications and consulted a medical practitioner. She died at home in her sleep."“This is a huge loss for the school and the education sector in a difficult period,” said Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. The department also confirmed that two employees at its head office had tested positive for Covid-19. It said the employees and their families were receiving support and care in accordance with the World Health Organisation protocols.
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