In a shocking display of violence, learners from West Ridge High and Hoërskool Roodepoort clashed on Monday, leading to serious injuries and raising alarming concerns about safety in schools.
A violent confrontation between students from West Ridge High and Hoërskool Roodepoort highlights escalating tensions in South African schools.Gauteng Department of Education has slammed a violent clash between West Ridge High and Hoërskool Roodepoort learners on Monday, August 18, which left the Roodepoort principal stabbed while trying to intervene.
“Preliminary reports state that this violence follows an earlier altercation between learners from the two schools on Friday, 15 August 2025, which went viral on social media. On Monday, 18 August 2025, the situation escalated when a group of West Ridge learners, allegedly seeking revenge, went to Hoërskool Roodepoort, where they attacked learners and pelted cars with stones.”
“Three learners from Hoërskool Roodepoort sustained serious injuries and are receiving the necessary medical care,” Mabona said. The GDE confirmed that a Psycho-Social Support team and employee wellness officers will visit both schools to offer assistance. Additionally, SAPS Roodepoort has been requested to boost security by carrying out unannounced search-and-seizure operations.
Steve Mabona Learners Schools Gauteng Department Of Education Gauteng Saps Roodepoort West Ridge High Gde West Ridge West Ridge High School Matome Chiloane Psycho-Social Support The Star Masabata Mkwananzi@Inl Co Za Gauteng Education Mec
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