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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Tuesday’s incident affecting 18 pupils at Umthambeka Primary School is under investigation. Most are recovering at home, while two are still at a health facility<\/p>\n

Eighteen Grade 6 pupils were injured when a classroom ceiling at Umthambeka Primary School in Thembisa collapsed on them on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

According to the Gauteng department of education, the pupils were rushed to local medical facilities for assistance.The department\u2019s spokesperson, Steve Mabona, said two pupils are still recovering at a medical facility, while others are recuperating at home.<\/p>\n

Mabona said the cause of the incident is uncertain at this stage.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident. Further information will be acquired from the school management team, school governing body and the district accordingly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane expressed concern after the incident.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are indeed concerned by the occurrence of this incident and find it unfortunate that our children were injured in such a manner at school. We would like to wish all affected learners a speedy recovery. We call upon SGB members to always be vigilant of challenges faced by their schools and report them to the department for attention,\u201d said Chiloane.<\/p>\n

Mabona said a psychosocial support team will be dispatched to the school.<\/p>\n

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