Six of the eight Milnerton High School pupils who were charged with assault following a brutal attack on a fellow pupil have been released on R2,000 bail. 

The pupils appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. 

The incident, which was captured on video and has since gone viral, has raised the ire of the country, with many calling for harsh punishment. 

The disturbing footage shows a 16-year-old boy being beaten, slapped, and humiliated by a group of learners, allegedly from Milnerton High School’s rugby first team.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in the Western Cape said six of the accused, who are 18, are facing eight charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

They were released on R2,000 bail each. 

NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalia said the two juveniles accused appeared in a different court. 

One of them was assessed and released on a warning, while the other teenager was released into the care of their parents. 

The NPA said he would be assessed tomorrow. 

“The State did not oppose bail as the accused have fixed addresses, have no previous convictions, no warrants of arrest or pending cases.”

Their bail conditions include:

-The accused must not contact the complainants and witnesses directly or indirectly

-If they see the complainants, they must walk in a different direction

-They are prohibited from entering the school yard or the school until the case is finalised,

-They are to submit their cellphones and pins.

-Refrain from intimidating the complainants and witnesses directly or indirectly

-Not be involved in any criminal activity.

The NPA said five cellphones and pins were handed over in court.

“One cellphone and PIN is outstanding and must be submitted to the investigating officer within 24 hours.”

The accused will study at home, and the Western Cape Department of Education has provided an alternative venue for them to write exams. 

The case has been postponed until January 20, 2026, to allow the accused to write exams.

This week, the parents staged a protest at the school, with many claiming that this is not the first incident and that the school is aware of the bullying incidents. 

IOL News 

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