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A ninth grader at Ferndale High School in Randburg, north of Johannesburg, will miss her school assessment scheduled to begin today after she was suspended for assaulting a fellow learner.
In a video that circulated widely on Friday, the girl can be seen dragging the other student by the hair and repeatedly slapping her. As other students try to stop the assault, she can be heard telling them to leave her alone to continue the beating. “I will show your mother (which literally means “I’ll show you your mother”), he says as the assault continues.
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said he was deeply concerned by the incident.
“The incident occurred off the school premises and we have temporarily suspended the perpetrator until the necessary disciplinary process is carried out in due time. We were also informed that the assailant has allegedly been tormenting other students on several occasions, which is really concerning, ”said Lesufi.
The MEC said they condemn poor discipline in schools and do not underestimate incidents of bullying and promised to monitor the investigation very closely.
The Gauteng education department said a psychosocial team would visit the school today.
Describing developments in the basic education sector, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said the department had observed several incidents of violence involving students and a general disregard for social distancing protocols intended to slow the spread. of Covid-19 in schools.
“We are working with stakeholders to address this challenge which is a microcosm of society at large. We will revive our school safety management structures, including the Quality Teaching and Learning campaign and school governing bodies to immediately address bullying and violence among students. “
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