"Just Want To Hear Him One More Time”: Citrusdal School Mourns Learner’s Death, Dad Grieves

• Kendrick Titus, a 10-year-old Citrusdal learner, drowned while swimming in the Olifants River
• His family is struggling to come to terms with the loss, saying their hearts are broken
• The tragedy has deeply moved the Citrusdal community, with many sharing their grief online

A 10-year-old boy from Citrusdal has died after drowning while swimming with friends. His family and school community were devastated.

Kendrick Titus lost his life in what is believed to have been a tragic accident at Olifants River. Reports suggest he became trapped in a sandpit in water.

His father, identified as Nigel Beukes, spoke to Die Son about the pain of losing Kendrick so suddenly:

"I cannot describe the feeling. My heart is broken. If I could just hear him one more time or say a proper goodbye."

Kendrick was a learner at a primary school in Citrusdal, and his death has left both his classmates and teachers in mourning. The Western Cape town, known for its close-knit farming community, has rallied around the grieving family in the days since the tragedy. See the original post that moved thousands of South Africans:

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South Africans flooded the comments with heartfelt condolences:

@Years Rennie Smigo wrote:

"Life is short and hard to breathe. Rest softly baby, no one was there to save you. You tried with your last breath. Your family misses you. Rest softly baby."

@Rita van Zyl said:

"My sincere condolences."

@Philda Jonkers shared:

"It is so painful to lose a child, sorry family, God will stand by your side."

@Marilyn September opened up about her own loss:

"Much strength to his family; this is very painful. In December 2023 my little boy also drowned, and he was also just 10 years old. Lord, please be with this family."

@Marlene Titus added:

"My sincere condolences to his family; my heart breaks all over again. I also lost my little boy last year in Citrusdal; he also drowned, they were the same age. May the Lord comfort you."

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Other Briefly News stories about late learners

• The tragic passing of Ruche Basson, a Grade 2 learner at Vlottenburg Primary School in Lynedoch, prompted a culpable homicide investigation.
• Jessica Enslin, a young learner from Laerskool Baillie Park, has left the community grieving after her untimely death.
• Omuhle Siyamthanda Khumalo, a beloved learner at Acacia Primary School in South Africa, was deeply mourned.

Source: Briefly News