HOUSE FIRE IN EKURHULENI

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HOUSE FIRE IN EKURHULENI 

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is deeply saddened by a tragic incident in which two learners, a toddler, and their parents who lost their lives in a house fire on the night of Sunday, 9 November 2025, in Steve Biko informal settlement in Etwatwa, Ekurhuleni. 

The victims include a 17-year-old Grade 11 girl learner from Dr Harry Gwala Secondary School, a 11year-old Grade 6 boy learner from Thembelihle Primary School, their one-year-old girl sibling, and their two parents. It is reported that the family of 5 was trapped inside their home when the fire broke out. School principals and officials from both schools visited the family’s home on Monday morning to offer condolences and gather further information surrounding the incident from the survivor, relatives and neighbours. 

The Department’s psychosocial support teams have been dispatched to visit both schools tomorrow on Monday, 11 November 2025, to provide counselling and emotional support to affected learners, educators, and the broader school communities. 

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The GDE extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and encourages communities to unite in offering compassion and support during this period of mourning. “We are devastated by this heartbreaking loss of young lives and their parents. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends, and school communities during this painful time. We will continue to support them,” said Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane. 

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