THE heartache and pain are as intense as they were that awful day almost six months ago when she learnt her son had drowned on a school trip.
Anto Mpianzi (45) is trying to move on with her life after the death of her youngest child, Enock, but there are just too many unanswered questions.
The 13-year-old learner died at a Parktown Boys’ High school camp at the Nyati Bush and Riverbreak lodge near Brits in the North West.
“Some questions have been answered, but most of them are still unanswered,” Anto tells YOU sister publication Move!. “At this point, I know my child died. This is still really hurting me, and I don’t want to start thinking again.”
Enock’s family have begun legal proceedings to sue the basic education department and others allegedly responsible for his death for R10 million.
Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the department won’t oppose the action, but their lawyers will be attempting to negotiate a settlement figure based on “previous court cases that have ruled on matters of this nature as a barometer to determine the appropriate amount”.
The department’s investigation into Enock’s death found the principal of Parktown Boys’ High, Malcolm Williams, teachers, camp facilitators, and the school governing body had been negligent. Williams returned to work on 25 May, after having been suspended.
This too, has deeply wounded Anto.
“With him back at school, life carries on as usual, but there’s still no justice for Enock,” Anto says. “I cry every day and I hope justice will be served.”
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