Three-year-old dies after bookshelf falls on him at creche

07 March 2023 - 22:04
subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

A three-year-old boy died after a bookshelf collapsed on him on at a creche in Bedfordview on Tuesday. 

Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane said he was disheartened by the death of the child at his school in Bedfordview. 

“We wish to convey our condolences to the family, friends and the school community,” Chiloane said.

The MEC is expected to visit the creche on Wednesday to understand the circumstances that led to the unfortunate incident.

TimesLIVE

Support independent journalism by subscribing to the Sunday Times. Just R20 for the first month.


READ MORE

subscribe Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package.
Subscribe now

Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.