The Department of Education Limpopo has learned of an incident that occurred at Lefatane Primary School, Ga-Makgato, whereby a Grade 2 learner was trapped into an Enviroloo toilet manhole cover, a lid cover positioned behind the toilet.

The Department would like to put it on record that the learner did not fall into the Pit latrine toilet but rather partially trapped in an Enviroloo cover outside the toilet, hence no injuries were reported.

It is reported that a Grade 1 learner saw a fellow learner climbing and jumping from one cover to the other and got trapped in one of the Enviroloo manhole cover.

The parents of the learner were called to school regarding the incident and ultimately took the child to the nearest clinic for medical attention. The department can confirm that no injuries were reported.

A safe school environment remains a priority and to ensure that learners are able to learn without fear.

For Media enquiries;

Mr. Matome Taueatsoala MEC’s Media Liaison Officer (MLO) 060 980 6340 

Ms Mosebjane Kgaffe

Departmental Spokesperson (Acting)

082 881 4933

Issued by Communication Services, Limpopo Department of Communication