Gauteng Education probing Glenvista pupil, teacher fight
The Gauteng Education Department has launched an investigation into the violent altercation between a pupil and teacher at the Glenvista High School, in the south of Johannesburg.
A video of the incident, which reportedly took place on Thursday, was shared widely on social media on Friday, leading to a public outcry.
Department spokesperson Steve Mabona says MEC Matome Chiloane has condemned violence in the classroom.
“According to information at our disposal, the incident took place on Thursday, 2 May 2024. A video of the incident was captured, and it shows an educator and a learner fighting violently in class, damaging school furniture in the process.”
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In a statement, the department said it was probing the cause of the altercation.
“We take this matter seriously. The safety of everyone on premises of schools remains our utmost priority. However, such ill-discipline will not be tolerated. Schools are for development, not any other nefarious deeds. As such, we are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident and we will act on decisively on our findings,” Mabona said as he quoted the MEC.
The teacher is seen standing up from the classroom floor and then throwing a chair at a pupil.
Another pupil behind him throws what looks like a table at the teacher, while others can be heard screaming in the background.
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