Limpopo learner dies after swallowing a pen lid

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The Limpopo Department of Education has dispatched psychosocial services to the family of a Grade 4 learner who died after swallowing a pen lid.�

The incident happened on Monday, 14 April at Moriting Primary School in the Capricorn South education district.�

GRADE 4 LEARNER DIES AFTER SWALLOWING PEN LID�

According to the Limpopo Department of Education, the tragic incident occurred when a learner accidentally swallowed a pen’s lid and reported to her teacher that he was struggling to breathe.�

Immediate action was reportedly taken to rush the learner to the hospital, however, despite the best efforts of the medical staff, they were unable to save the minor.�

The Limpopo Department of Education has extended its sincerest condolences to the family and the school community.�

MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya said their thoughts and prayers are with the learner’s family during this difficult and heartbreaking time.�

“No parent must ever bury their child. To her little classmates and teachers, we encourage them to stay strong,” Lerule-Ramakhanya said.�

The department dispatched the psychosocial services to the family and the school.