Grade 12 girl allegedly stabs grade 8 boy to death outside school in Fochville
"Sadly, this brings us to the fifth death in a week, unbelievable indeed," said Mabona.
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) says a grade 12 girl from Fochville Secondary is believed to have stabbed a grade 8 boy from Thutokitso Secondary to death.
The GDE's Steve Mabona says the incident occurred on Friday in the township (Kokosi), not far from both schools.
"Sadly, this brings us to the fifth death in a week, unbelievable indeed," said Mabona.
On Friday, the GDE announced that four pupils had died in the province in the week to date.
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the latest incident.
"Our Pyscho Social Team will on Monday visit both schools," said Mabona.