Forest High suspect to apply for bail
A 19-year-old pupil from Forest Hill High is expected to apply for bail in the Johannesburg Regional Court on Thursday.
The suspect faces a charge of murder and two of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a fellow learner to death outside the school on Monday.
Two other pupils were also injured in the attack.
Spokesperson for the National Prosecuting Authority in Gauteng, Phindi Mjonondwane, says the matter has been rolled over to Thursday as the accused is expected to submit a formal bail application.
The suspect is remanded in custody until his next court appearance.
The police arrested the suspect in Dobsonville on the same day as the attack, after he fled the scene.
Police say it is believed that a fight broke out between the pupils over the weekend and the perpetrator then sought revenge on Monday.
Gauteng education MEC Panyaza Lesufi visited the school in Turffontein on Monday and further made a decision to suspend teaching and learning at the school for 48 hours.
The school is expected to reopen on Thursday.