Speaking at a funeral of two pupils who drowned at a school camp in Centurion earlier this month, Education MEC Matome Chiloane said there are many loopholes in the gazette that contribute to schools not following protocol.
Fifteen-year-old Siphamandla Peterson and 17-year-old Sibusiso Sibiya were at the Rock Falls Adventure Ranch, taking part in an activity in the Hennops River when they drowned last week.
The Gauteng education department needs to strengthen its school excursion protocol in light of the recent drowning of two pupils in Centurion, education MEC Matome Chiloane said on Wednesday.