Learner’s Drowning Sparks Debate on School Trip Safety

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O’linn Nauyoma (16) from Etosha Secondary School drowned last September while on a learners’ representative council (LRC) training trip. The lake is said to be linked to Lake Otjikoto, with a width of 59m and a length of 120m. The centre of the lake has a depth of more than 130m, depending on the water level. The incident has ignited debate on social media on how effective school officials are when it comes to learner safety during trips. We were joined by the founder of National Organization Of Parents In Education (NAOPE) Paulus Hawanga.