The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has expressed its condolences following the tragic passing of a Grade 12 learner from Lakeside Secondary School in Sedibeng West, who reportedly died after excessive vomiting.
The incident occurred on Monday evening, 3 November 2025.
According to information obtained by the GDE, the learner began vomiting while in bed. When her condition rapidly worsened, she was rushed to the nearest hospital by ambulance but was sadly pronounced dead on arrival.
“The GDE’s Psycho-Social Support Unit, through its Institutional Support and Support (ISS) team, has been dispatched to the school to provide counselling and emotional support to learners and staff affected by this tragic incident.
MEDIA STATEMENT | GDE mourns the passing of a matric girl learner from Lakeside Secondary School in Sedibeng West who tragically died on Monday, 3 November 2025. pic.twitter.com/OAXqAt9eIB
— Gauteng Department of Education (@EducationGP1) November 4, 2025
“This tragedy occurs during a critical period for our matriculants, and we wish to remind learners, parents, and school communities that emotional and psychological support services are available to anyone in need during the examination period,” said the GDE.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The GDE has extended its heartfelt condolences to the learner’s family, friends, educators, and the entire Lakeside Secondary School community during this difficult time.
Compiled by Anda Tolibadi
First published on African Insider
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