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South Africa: Death of a Dream - the Short Life and Death of Michael Komape
Daily Maverick, 30 November 2017
Michael Komape drowned in the most undignified way - in a pit toilet at his school in Chebeng Village in Polokwane. He was five years old. To most people, our government… Read more »
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South Africa: Education Dept 'Was Warned of Sinking Toilets 10 Years Ago'
News24Wire, 20 November 2017
The Department of Basic Education was warned about "sinking toilets" at Mahlodumela Primary School as early as 2004 - ten years before five-year-old Michael Komape fell into a pit… Read more »
South African Court Hears Testimony in Pit Toilet Death Case
The family of five-year-old Michael Komape, who died after he fell into a pit toilet in January 2014, have demanded damages from Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga, claiming that the department failed to maintain facilities at Mahlodumela Primary School.
Posters commemorating Michael Komape who died after he fell into a pit toilet at Mahlodumela Primacy School in Chebeng Village, outside Polokwane, on 20 January 2014.
InFocus
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The parents of five-year-old Michael Komape, who died after he fell into a pit toilet in January 2014, have said that they are suing the Health Department for U.S.$210,000 (R3 ... Read more »
