"Sweet Angel": Kabega Primary School Mourns Learner, Family Moved by Tributes

• Kabega Primary School in Port Elizabeth announced the passing of a young learner, Jaylan Scheuble-Thysse, on 1 September 2026
• The school described Jaylan as a kind, respectful and wonderful boy whose presence touched everyone around him.
• His mother, Janine, reached out to thank the community for the outpouring of prayers and heartfelt messages.s

A Port Elizabeth primary school has been left heartbroken after the passing of one of its learners. Kabega Primary School shared the devastating news on 1 September 2026, announcing that young Jaylan Scheuble-Thysse had passed away.

The school's Facebook post extended its deepest condolences to Jaylan's parents, family, teachers and friends. Staff remembered him as a kind, respectful and wonderful boy whose presence made a lasting impression on those around him. The school wrote, signing off with a dove and blue heart emoji.

"Jaylan will always be remembered and forever held in our hearts."

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The announcement by Kabega Primary School drew an outpouring of love and condolences from parents, community members and friends. Among those who responded was Jaylan's family, Janine Scheuble-Thysse, who took a moment to acknowledge the overwhelming support her family received. Janine Scheuble-Thysse said:

"Thank you for all the prayers and beautiful messages, it is appreciated."

Read the Kabega Primary School tribute to Jaylan:

SA supports Kabega Primary School

South Africans flooded the comments with messages of comfort and remembrance:

Nadeema Limson wrote:

"Jaylan Scheuble-Thysse will be deeply missed. Sincere condolences cuz and Lande. Our hearts are broken. RIP beautiful Son of God, Jaylan, you will always be in our hearts."

Luzaan Landman shared:

"R.I.P Jaylan, our condolences to your family and prayers for strength during this difficult time. Thanks for the awesome friend you were for Kurtley, he misses you dearly."

Siyamthanda Masoka said:

"Farewell sweet angel, may God be with his family."

Tania Laubser wrote:

"Stay strong, Janine and Lande, during this sad time."

Mundy Nawdish added:

"RIP Jaylan. Condolences to his parents, family and friends. May his memory be a blessing to us all."

Cathy Kahts said:

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"This is very sad. Condolences to the family, may he rest in peace."

Other Briefly News stories of tragedies

• The tragic passing of Jessica Enslin, a young learner from Laerskool Baillie Park, left a profound sorrow in her community following her untimely death in an accident.
• The tragic passing of Grade 8 learner Awandiswe Zulu was announced by Thomas More College on their Facebook page.
• An emotional tribute paid to Tapiwa, a Grade 10 learner at Strand Secondary School, surfaced following his untimely passing.

Source: Briefly News