Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi has strongly condemned the stabbing of Grade 8 learner from Pholosho Secondary School in Alexandra, allegedly by a fellow learner on Monday, 30 August 2021.
The fatal incident is alleged to have occurred midday when the school’s disciplinary committee was dealing with a fight that involved other three learners.
“In the midst of that intervention, it was reported that a learner was allegedly stabbed to death by another learner outside a classroom,” said Lesufi.
Lesufi said emergency services were immediately contacted to attend the scene; however the learner was certified dead upon arrival.
“We vehemently condemn the violent behaviour which led to the death of a learner allegedly, at the expense of his peer on school grounds, it is absolutely unacceptable,” he said.
Lesufi has called on the SGB to investigate the incident and take necessary disciplinary action against the perpetrator.
“Our psycho social team will support the school, family and all affected,” added Lesufi.
He said the police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
