A child who drowned in a quarry in Tswelelang has been laid to rest

Tswelelang - A Grade 6 learner who drowned in a quarry in Tswelelang on Sunday,18th of October 2026 has been laid to rest on Saturday, the 24th of October 2026

It has been alleged that, the boy and his friends were sent to draw water at a nearby quarry in Mamarela in the Ext 18 by a parent

Upon their arrival at the quarry, the learner from Ragogang Primary School then decided to go for a swim in the quarry after inviting his friends who allegedly refused

While taking a swim he began to show signs of drowning of which he did drown. Community members who were called to the scene tried to take a swim to search for him after hours since he drowned, but were unable to find him

Emergency medical personnel were called to scene

along with the police search and rescue team (divers) who searched and found his lifeless body on beneath the water

After the incident, the Maquassi Hills Municipality took measures to close off the quarry as it poses a risk to the child and the community. The municipality closed off the holes which look like quarries to prevent further drownings in the area

These are the very same holes residents in the area used to draw water for bathing, washing clothes and blankets

It has also been reported that, the municipality paid an amount of R15 000, to assist the family of the deceased with the burial

This incident has sparked fear among the community members in Mamarela informal settlement which prompted the call to close off all the holes which seem like quarries

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