KID CHOKES ON PEN'S LID

A Grade 4 learner in Limpopo has died in hospital after accidentally swallowing a pen's lid.

The tragic incident occurred at Moriting Primary School  in Capricorn South Education District on Monday afternoon.

Departmental spokesperson Mike Maringa said the learner reported to his teacher that he was struggling to breathe. 

He reports: “Immediate action was taken to rush him to the hospital, however, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, they were unable to save him.”

Meanwhile, Limpopo MEC of Education Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya expressed deep sadness over the incident.

She extended her sincerest condolences to the family and the school community. 

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the learner's family during this difficult and heartbreaking time. No parent must ever bury their child. To his little classmates and teachers, we encourage them to stay strong,”