Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane said the escalating levels of violence committed by boys was of great concern
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The department were in Ekurhuleni on Saturday as part of their tour of school districts to engage with parents and communities. Geluksdal had gangs know as Boofs, Gailos and Inkabi Nation, while a gang known as Amabutho were mentioned as being prominent in Tsakane and Rondebult areas.
“It’s the degree of violence that is being utilised. Now, the way they fight is a matter of life and death. The punishment they inflict on each other is a big problem,” said Chiloane.To address the problem, collaboration with police will be increased, with Chiloane asking officers to be firmer with delinquent children and young adults perpetuating violence outside schools.
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