President high school learners condemned for bunking class

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The Gauteng Department of Education has condemned a group of learners from President High School in Ridgeway, Johannesburg who allegedly were bunking class on Tuesday.

In a video that went viral on social media, an adult is seen being questioned by a police officer and a concerned community member before entering the house.

A group of learners dressed in school uniform emerged from two other rooms.

According to the department, the matter was reported following the school receiving a concerning call from a resident in Lion Ridge Complex.

“In response to this report, officials from the school promptly visited the complex and, upon arrival, was informed by security personnel that Mondeor police had already collected the learners,” said Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane.

The MEC stated that they are taking this matter seriously and considering disciplinary action.

He added; “Through the school we have initiated an investigation to assist in a necessary disciplinary hearing against all affected learners in accordance with our policies.

“We uphold the importance of maintaining discipline and ensuring that our learners adhere to the rules and regulations of the school.

“As such, we are displeased at the behaviour by these learners, shown in the video footage. Learners must always be wary of negative behaviour which might implicate their future.

“We are working diligently to address this issue and prevent such incidents from happening in the future,” said MEC Chiloane.

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Meanwhile, the department has confirmed that a Grade 6 boy learner from Khehlekile Primary School in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni was found dead in a bathroom at his family home on Monday evening.

The department further revealed that an internal investigation to probe allegations of bullying at school has been launched.

“Our psycho-social support team and officials from the Gauteng department of social development started yesterday with the process of providing necessary counselling and will continue as per need,” the statement read.

Police are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of the learner.