Principal to face the music after death of two pupils at discipline camp

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The principal of Daveyton Skills School will face a disciplinary hearing after the report on the investigation into the death of two pupils at a discipline camp fingered her.Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane and Thembekile Graham, a project leader from Seanego Attorneys, presented the investigation findings on Tuesday.

Siphamandla Peterson, 15, and Sibusiso Sibiya, 17, drowned in April this year at Hennops River. Sibiya was trying to save Peterson but they both drowned.The report found the principal ignored the department's procedure and policies when organising the trip.
30 Jul 2024 9AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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