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"A Great Loss": Curro Salt Rock Mourns Grade 10 Learner Katleho Tsotetsi Who Died Far Too Soon

Published 28 Oct 2026 at 10:46 AM

by Rutendo Masasi

3 min read

Curro Salt Rock shared a heartfelt tribute to Grade 10 learner Katleho Ngecoboye' Nkosi Tsotetsi on 27 October
The school remembered Katleho as a natural leader who loved various sports and was celebrated for his memorable personality
Fellow Curro schools and the wider community poured out condolences to his family and loved ones left in mourning

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Curro Salt Rock is mourning the loss of one of its own. The KwaZulu-Natal school announced the passing of Grade 10 learner Katleho Ngecoboye' Nkosi Tsotetsi on 27 October 2026, sharing a moving tribute on Facebook that described him as "a beautiful soul gone far too soon."

Curro Salt Rock mourned the death of a learner. Image: Griffin Wooldridge
Source: UGC

The school's post offered condolences to Katleho's parents, sister and the wider circle of people who loved him. A memorial graphic shared alongside the message painted a picture of a young man who left a lasting impression on everyone around him. He was remembered as kind, warm-spirited, hardworking, humble, and confident, someone with a natural gift for leadership who was also deeply respectful of those around him. Out of respect for the privacy of the grieving family, details surrounding his passing have been kept private.

Schools and community rally with family

The outpouring of support reached far beyond Salt Rock. Fellow Curro schools and community members filled the comments section with messages of love and solidarity.

Ashton International College Ballito wrote:

"Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Curro Salt Rock family following the heartbreaking loss of your beloved student, Katleho Ngecoboye' Nkosi Tsotetsi. During this incredibly difficult time, our thoughts are with Katleho's family, friends, teachers, teammates and everyone whose life he touched."

Maritzburg College said:

"Maritzburg College extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Katleho Ngecoboye' Nkosi Tsotetsi. May his memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him."

Curro Mbombela shared:

"The Curro Mbombela community is deeply saddened by the passing of your incredible Katleho. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the learner's family, friends and the entire Curro Salt Rock community during this difficult time."

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