Zané de Jager was in Grade 11 at Hoërskool Waterkloof.
Image: Facebook / Hoërskool Waterkloof
The schooling community of Hoërskool Waterkloof in Pretoria, Gauteng, is in mourning after one of its learners suddenly died during a camping trip.
In a social media post on April 2, the school conveyed its condolences to the family of Grade 11 learner Zané de Jager.
“Zané's beautiful smile and humanity will forever be remembered in our community.
"Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and all who knew her. May she rest in peace. Forever in our Klofie hearts,” the post read.
The school also asked for respect and support for her family during this difficult time.
It is unclear at this stage what caused the teenager’s death while attending the Voortrekker and Pioneers programme.
The Voortrekkers is a youth organisation that equips members to make positive contributions as citizens. The organisation also paid tribute to Zané on its social media page.
Calls have since been made for a full-scale investigation into the incident.
According to reports, the teen's parents were on vacation in Botswana when tragedy struck.
Cape Times