Fourteen pupils have been expelled from a Western Cape high school after pupils sustained stab wounds and other injuries in a gang fight.
Gangsterism was a particular concern because it was a threat that was not always visible. “However, it is a threat that can flare up suddenly and can often lead to dangerous and violent circumstances,” said Schreuder.
“Gang affiliations, violence, verbal threats and substance abuse have no place in our schools. I would also like to warn all learners that tougher action will be taken in future against repetitive bullying in our schools. “Schools must please ensure that their codes of conduct also apply to online learner activity when it comes to social media bullying.”, eight pupils at Indwe Secondary waited for others to finish writing a test. A fight then broke out and stabbings occurred in the presence of teachers.
“When a female teacher tried to intervene she was assaulted by the learners and had a school desk thrown at her. A grade 9 and a grade 10 pupil were stabbed.”
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