Grade 8 learner killed, another recuperating following a stabbing incident

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A Grade 8 boy learner from Oakdale Secondary School in Ennerdale died on Wednesday after he was stabbed outside the school premises.

The department of education in Gauteng confirmed the incident and revealed that another learner, in Grade 10 who was involved in the incident, is currently in hospital receiving medical attention.

“The incident which took place before the start of the curriculum delivery is the result of a fight that broke out among learners on Tuesday.

“Furthermore, there are allegations of the fight and stabbing incident being influenced by prevalent gangsterism among learners from different schools in the area,” the departmental MEC Matome Chiloane said.

The MEC stated that the department dispatched its psycho-social support unit on Thursday to provide counselling to those who witnessed the traumatic incident.

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He added; “The unit will visit the school again on Friday morning and that no child must be harmed, especially in our school environment.

“As such, we call upon our law enforcement agencies to ensure justice prevails. Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased learner, as well as the learner who is currently recovering in hospital.”

Chiloane said police are investigating circumstances surrounding this incident.