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Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is saddened to have learned of an incident that took place on Thursday, 2 February 2023, where a Grade 10 boy learner from Geluksdal Secondary School in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni was stabbed to death.
It is alleged that this fight emanated from three (3) Grade 10 boy learners pepper spraying other learners during schooling hours.
Gauteng Department of Education’s Spokesperson, Steve Mabona said: ” Subsequently, about eight (8) learners confronted them about their behaviour and they stopped.
“However, it is alleged that the perpetrators emerged after school in the company of unknown persons who are not from the school.
“Accordingly, this group reportedly started a fight with the learners who were unpleased by their behaviour and started stabbing them.
“Unfortunately, one of the learners passed away from a fatal stab wound.”
Mabona said one learner allegedly escaped with minor injuries, while one of the alleged perpetrators was seriously injured.
Both were taken to Pholosong Hospital in an ambulance.
“Police attended the scene and are investigating circumstances surrounding this incident.”
Mabona said their Psycho-Social support would be dispatched to provide necessary counselling and trauma support.
“We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of one of our learners, especially at hands of such a violent act. We strongly disapprove of learners fighting amongst each other.
“We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the affected family and school community at large,” said Chiloane.
Chiloane will be visiting the school and the family of the deceased learner around 08:30 AM on Friday, 3 February 2023 at Geluksdal Secondary School, 375 Uittog Street, Geluksdal, Brakpan.
