Picture: Pampierstad learners who passed away recently
By BAKANG MOKOTO
Learners at the Kgomotso High School in Pampierstad are living in fear after the mysterious deaths of three learners. Grade 12 learners, Kamogelo Moseki, Boitshwarelo Seitshiro and the Grade 11 learner, Onkarabetse Segone died in three consecutive weeks.
Mapiti Mmethi, who is a teacher at the school said they called on all churches and faith leaders to come and pray for the school. Mmethi said they are also confused by these mysterious deaths.
“We are concerned as teachers and parents at the school. Three learners died at the school recently and that caused uncertainty amongst our learners especially to Grade 12s. We decided to invite different faith leaders to seek serenity from God.
“Now, other learners fear for their lives and refuse to come to school. We believe that there is an evil spirit winged over the school. Last week, few learners were admitted at the local hospital after they experienced sicknesses while in class,” she said.
School Governing Body (SGB) member, Agnes Mogamisi shared the same sentiments. Mogamisi said that she believes that the school is cursed.
“We brought different faith leaders to the school and believe that might assist. We do not know what is going on here. The SGB and parents acknowledge the fact that some of our learners have different believes, but prayer is more powerful.
“When faith leaders pray, some learners fainted and we think they might be under spell too. There is something sinister going on at the school, but we urge our learners to be strong and continue to study hard despite challenges,” she said.
One of Grade 12 learners, Gobolelwang Mathe said: “This is not happening for the first time at the school. One of learners mysteriously died last year and we were all left shocked. However, having three learners dying is a concern. We cannot concentrate and we fear for our lives.”
Another learner, Maatla Bojang said the deaths will affect the Grade 12s during final year examinations. Bojang said they do not study at school anymore especially during the night.
“We always used to come to school and study as a group, however, some of learners now refuses to come to attend group study. This will affect us negatively during our final examinations at the end of the year,” she said.
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