The family of Kganya Mokhele is demanding answers after the tragic death of the 3-year-old boy on Tuesday at Little Ashford Pre School in Linksfield, Johannesburg.
The family is accusing the three teachers at the pre-school of negligence, with Kganya's father stating that footage showed the teachers chatting in a corner while his son was left unsupervised. "Any toddler needs care and attention," he said in a statement.
The incident has caused shock and outrage among the local community, with many expressing their condolences to the family and calling for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the boy's death.
Little Ashford Pre School has not yet issued a statement on the incident, but it is expected that they will be under increasing pressure to explain what happened and to ensure that measures are put in place to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
The family is still trying to come to terms with their loss, and Kganya's mother has said that she hopes that no other family will have to go through what they are going through. "I don't want any mother to lose their child in this way," she said.
Many in the community have expressed their support for the family, with some calling for justice for Kganya and for the pre-school to be held accountable for what happened.
This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Kganya Mokhele during this difficult time.