Grade 9 learner stabbed at Boksburg High School after group of boys jumped into the school
A Grade 9 learner is recovering from his injuries after he was stabbed at Boksburg High School in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson, Steve Mabona, said on Thursday, a group of boys jumped over the school fence and into the school premises, and allegedly stabbed the boy.
“According to information received, approximately eight boys were involved in the attack. They have since been arrested and are currently detained at Boksburg Police Station. The injured learner is receiving medical attention,” said Mabona.
He said the GDE’s psychosocial support unit has been dispatched to the school to provide trauma counselling and support to the victim, classmates, and educators.
‘The department is working closely with the South African Police Service (SAPS) to ensure that justice is served and that safety measures at the school are reviewed and strengthened.”
Meanwhile, MEC Chiloane condemned the incident and reiterated the department’s zero-tolerance stance on school violence:
“We are deeply saddened by this violent act and wish the injured learner a full recovery. We urge communities to play an active role in preventing such incidents and ensuring our schools remain safe spaces for teaching and learning. We are also grateful to law enforcement agencies for their swift action against this senseless crime,” he said.
In another separate incident, the department said it has noted with alarm a video circulating on social media showing a girl learner being physically assaulted and verbally abused by a boy learner at Christian Progressive College in Pretoria.
“The Department strongly condemns this violent incident and has launched an investigation into circumstances surrounding this matter. Accordingly, psychosocial support will be extended to the victim and all affected learners,” said Mabona.
He added that school management will institute disciplinary proceedings against the implicated learner.
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