Education dept to host memorial, joint funeral for Ntuzuma crash victims

Education dept to host memorial, joint funeral for Ntuzuma crash victims

The KZN Department of Education says the four pupils who lost their lives in a head-on collision in Ntuzuma , north of Durban, on the first day back at school - will be laid to rest on Saturday in a joint funeral in KwaMashu.

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The department says they will ensure the pupils have a dignified funeral, and that support is given to their families. 


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Spokesperson Kwazi Mthethwa says a memorial service will also be held on Thursday.


"As the Department of Education in KZN, we are arranging a funeral service. I can confirm to you that this Thursday, we will be holding a memorial services for all four learners that sadly passed away last week," he said.


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The joint funeral will be held on Saturday. 

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