A Gauteng matric exam marker tragically died on Monday after a freak accident at the Alberton Marking Centre.
The teacher reportedly tripped and hit her head against a pole while leaving the facility.
Matric Exam Marker Dies After Freak Accident At The Alberton Marking Centre
Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane confirmed that the teacher was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries later that night.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the deceased marker. Her commitment to the education sector was invaluable, and her untimely passing is a profound loss to all of us,” Chiloane said.
In response to the incident, the Gauteng Department of Education has deployed its psycho-social support unit to assist colleagues and other markers affected by the tragedy.
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North View High School Principal Shot Six Times
Matric Exam Marker Dies After Freak Accident [Image: Campus Safety Magazine]In a separate incident that shocked the province, an acting principal at North View High School in Johannesburg was shot six times in his office on Tuesday morning. According to Chiloane, two armed men entered the school under the pretext of delivering a quotation for tree-felling services.
“The men then reportedly entered the acting principal’s office and suddenly opened fire at him, hitting him six times before fleeing the scene,” Chiloane stated.
The principal was rushed to a medical facility, where he remains in critical condition in the ICU.
The police are investigating the circumstances of the shooting. Chiloane condemned the attack, describing it as a “brazen act of violence and lawlessness” that undermines the sanctity of educational institutions.
“We are working closely with law enforcement to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book,” he said.