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Gauteng Department of Education shocked by shooting of two children

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed shock and sadness over a tragic incident on Sunday.

A seven-year-old Grade 2 girl from Lesedi Primary School in Soshanguve and her four-year-old sister were fatally shot inside their family home.

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The community is grieving as police investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.

In response, the Gauteng Education Department has deployed district and Childline social workers to the school and the home of the bereaved family to offer necessary counselling and trauma support.

Gauteng Basic Education Spokesperson, Steve Mabona discussed this with eNCA. 

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