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Edenglen High School students participating in a street fight.
The massive street fight between students at Edenglen High School in Johannesburg was sparked by R25 that was owed to a student.
In a video that was widely circulated on social media, students can be seen participating in at least three fights in a residential area, News24 reported.
Children are kicked by groups of other children while lying on the ground. A boy with a torn shirt tries to escape, but is again assaulted by a chasing boy. Girls are seen watching.
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi visited Edenglen High School on Wednesday.
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Department spokesman Steve Mabona said about 10 students had been involved, as well as others who were not registered with the school.
An investigation is underway to identify them.
“The governing body of the school promised to immediately take the necessary disciplinary measures against all those involved in the altercation. They will also provide Lesufi with their report [on Wednesday].
“Our psychosocial team has been dispatched to the school to support everyone affected by the incident,” Mabona said.
Police also interviewed some of those involved in the fight. Lesufi called for the suspension of the culprits on Wednesday.
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