Pupil stabbed to death in KZN

Monday 28 October 2013 - 5:06pm

A pupil was stabbed to death at Isizimele High School on Monday. Picture: eNCA

JOHANNESBURG - A pupil was stabbed to death on Monday during a fight at Isizimele High School in KwaZulu-Natal.

The pupil died in hospital.

The other two who were also wounded during the fight were taken to a local clinic for treatment

Two pupils were wounded during the scuffle, which took place during assembly time.

"The other two who were also wounded during the fight were taken to a local clinic for treatment," said police spokesperson Thulani Zwane.

A murder docket has been opened. 

Numerous violent incidents have been recorded in South African schools lately.

Earlier this month a 16-year-old pupil was stabbed to death during a fight with a fellow pupil at Kgothalang High School in Bekkersdal.

Two grade eight pupils at the Azara High School in Lenasia were suspended on October 17 for allegedly assaulting a teacher.

A 14-year-old pupil allegedly punched his teacher at the Jim Fouche Primary School. The pupil appeared at a disciplinary hearing on October 8.

A Glenvista High School pupil was suspended earlier this month after he assaulted a teacher at the school.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has expressed concern and has previously called on parents to assist the department in restoring safety in schools.

"Parents and communities need to come on board and take responsibility for instilling a sense of what is right and wrong in our children. Schools should not be the only place where children are taught morals as this should begin at home," said Motshekga.-eNCA