The Gauteng education department said on Thursday it would probe an incident where a teacher reportedly threatened to re-enact the actions that led to led to American George Floyd's death if her pupils did not submit their the life orientation teacher at Pinnacle College Kyalami allegedly made the comment during a conference call with her pupils on Thursday, for which she later apologised in a different call that was recorded.

I never wanted to offend Mr Floyd.

Last Monday, police killed Floyd after he was arrested on suspicion of using a counterfeit banknote.

At one point, Floyd is heard saying he could not breathe.

Since then, four police officers have been charged, including Derek Chauvin who has been indicted for murder.