Police are investigating the death of an 18-year-old learner in New Creation, Peddie, in the Eastern Cape.
According to police spokesperson Captain Majola Nkohli, the incident happened on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
The learner’s sister reportedly found his body inside a storeroom at their home at around 17:30. Police then attended the scene.
Police Open Inquest
Police have opened an inquest docket to establish the circumstances surrounding the learner’s death.
According to Captain Nkohli, the learner was found hanging with a rope. However, police have not confirmed the cause of death.
The investigation will help establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Department of Education Contacted
ECNewsLive contacted the Department of Education for comment on the reported death of a learner from Nathaniel Phamla High School in Peddie.
The news outlet asked the Department to confirm the incident. It also requested information about any support available to the school community and the learner’s family.
However, the Department had not responded by the time of publication.
ECNewsLive will update this report if the Department provides further information.
