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A GRADE 10 learner from Thaba-Jabula Secondary School in Soweto was stabbed to death by a Grade 9 boy during break time. The learner later passed away in hospital.
It is alleged that the attacker was defending his brother when he stabbed the youngster.
Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi said that a fight broke out among the boys at Thaba-Jabula Secondary School in Pimville on Thursday.
“On Thursday, 12 May 2022, a Grade 10 boy learner of Thaba-Jabula Secondary School in Pimville was stabbed by a Grade 9 boy learner during break time and later passed away in hospital,” he said.
Lesufi said he was disheartened by the incident that occurred at Thaba-Jabula school.
“According to information at our disposal, the incident took place on school premises during break time. It is alleged that the Grade 9 learner was defending his younger brother from being bullied by the deceased Grade 10 learner,” Lesufi said.
“He then reportedly stabbed the learner four times during the fight and fled the scene.”
The MEC said the learner died while receiving medical attention.
“The injured learner was rushed to a nearby medical facility by an educator and unfortunately succumbed to his injuries at about 17:00 PM while receiving medical attention,” Lesufi said.
Police have arrested the Grade 9 boy.
The Gauteng Department of Education dispatched its Psycho-Social Unit and a social worker on Friday to provide necessary counselling and support to learners and educators at the school.
“Sadly, this process could not go ahead as some parents stormed the school demanding the release of learners. Subsequently, school has been dismissed for the day because some learners began to fight among themselves,” Lesufi said.
The MEC condemned the violent behavior that took place at Thaba-Jabula Secondary School and encouraged learners to report incidents of bullying.
“We strongly condemn the violent behavior that took place at Thaba-Jabula Secondary School and we always encourage learners to report incidents of bullying so that disciplinary action is taken against perpetrators, revenge cannot be a solution. This is to appeal with parents to allow schooling to resume on Monday, so that the necessary support is provided to the school community. We wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased learner.” said Lesufi.
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