A Durban first grader Lindokuhle Ntsethe went missing on 17 January 2023, leaving his mom distraught.

The first day of school missing child in KwaZulu-Natal came to people’s attention while other parents shared pictures of their precious young ones’s first day of school

Durban pupil missing on 1st ever school day

A five-year-old Durban grade 1 pupil, Lindokuhle Ntsethe, went missing after boarding the wrong taxi on his first day of school. To the mother’s relief, the young boy was later found at Sydenham Primary School. 

How did Durban grade 1 pupil get lost?

Though the mom and son had a happy ending, the incident happened because there was an early school dismissal without warning. The KwaZulu-Natal education department clarified the situation, emphasising that the child inadvertently took the incorrect taxi. 

South Africa’s grade 1 kids trend on X

Very few remember their first day of grade one. But it is a significant milestone for a parent and kid, and many proudly share these moments with the world.

 It has become a heartwarming trend for parents to post pictures of their children every year. Each adorned with backpacks and eager smiles, ready to embark on a new academic journey. 

These snapshots capture the excitement and anticipation that come with the first steps into the ‘big school’. Check out parents who showed off their bundle of joy on their first day of school: