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WENDY MOTHATA |
A 17-year-old King Edward VII School (KES) learner was stabbed to death outside the Madison Avenue nightclub in Wessel Highway, Sandton on Saturday night.
The Grade 11 KES learner, was allegedly stabbed by an 18-year-old boy who has since been arrested in connection with the murder of the learner.
According to ER24 spokesperson Ross Campbell, paramedics arrived on the scene along with private medical service at 22:45 to find the teenager lying on the street with a stab wound on his chest.
“ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene at 22:45 along with another private medical service to find the teenager lying in the street with a fatal stab wound to the chest,” Campbell said.
Campbell said the South African Police Services (SAPS) were on scene for further investigations.
“He, unfortunately, showed no signs of life and was declared dead on arrival. Security as well as the South Africa Police Service were on the scene for further investigations,” said Campbell.
The King Edward VII School said it is saddened by the passing of its learner. The school said that the passing of the 17-year-old boy is tragic and senseless.
“It is with great sadness that King Edward VII School learned this morning of the tragic passing of our brother. The school and red community mourn this senseless loss of life; the Red Family will miss you dearly,” KES said in a statement.
“Our condolences, prayers and support go out to the entire family and many members of the Red Family. You will forever be a son of this place.”
Science Educator at KES, Mari-Louise van der Merwe, also the deceased teacher said the learner was incredible and his presence will in class be missed.
“Absolutely stricken with grief and sadness. He was an incredible kid, and teaching him for the past 4 years, was something I won’t forget. His presence will be missed in my class more than words can say,” said Van der Merwe.
Van der Merwe said the deceased brought laughter and indigenous knowledge to the classroom.
“This is without a doubt the worst part of my job. He, brought laughter, with and a profound amount of indigenous knowledge to my classroom. He was exceptional at reaching goals he set for himself, he was a wonderful friend and my classroom will be less because he is not there.”
Taking to Facebook, the Madison Avenue nightclub acknowledged the incident and the deceased was, was involved in a fight in the parking lot and that a security guard intervened.
The Club said they believed the situation was contained.
“We then believed the situation was contained. Approximately 15 minutes later, reports that an individual arrived [he had not previously been in the venue] who [then] confronted him about 70m from our car park entrance.”
“What followed was an attack and the deceased was stabbed. Venue owner, security, police and emergency services were on scene to assist.”
“The suspect was detained and is now in police custody. Even though, the crime scene was a fair distance from the venue, multiple emergency vehicles and personnel were on the scene, and as it may seem insensitive, it was decided, not to close the venue, as this exit of people would make the difficult situation even worse.”
It added a knife was found on the deceased, which was removed.
“We have subsequently learned from a close friend of the deceased that he used a fake ID to gain entry to the venue earlier in the evening.
“While there is a suspect is in custody, this doesn’t take away from the tragic event of last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with the deceased’s family and friends whom we have spoken to already, offering our support, condolence and shared heartache,” the Madison club said.
The suspect is expected to appear at the Randburg Magistrates Court on Monday.
-Inside Education