Orange Farm pupil in custody over alleged gang violance

According to the Gauteng Department of Education, the incident was reported on Wednesday, when four pupils were involved in a physical altercation as classes began.

The school patrollers managed to quell the situation on time and rushed the stabbed pupil to the hospital.

“It is encouraging that police have committed to maintaining patrols in the area for the next coming few weeks,” Gauteng Education spokesperson, Steve Mabona said.

Another alleged gang violence-related matter was reported last Friday, in the same area, at Thetha Secondary School.

According to Mabona,  a pupil from the school and a known gang member were also stabbed by a different gang. 

He said no fatalities of school pupils, who may have been involved in both incidents were reported. 

Mabona explained that the department was working closely with law enforcement agencies to verify all reported incidents and suspects to ensure the safety of all learners and educators. 

“The GDE, together with SAPS, has taken immediate steps to stabilise the situation concerning violence at schools in Orange Farm,” said Mabona

“These include increasing police visibility around the schools and surrounding areas, with regular patrols, search operations that will ensue at the schools, employee wellness, and psychosocial support teams being deployed to provide the necessary support to learners and educators affected by these incidents.”

The School Governing Body (SGB) of both schools will suspend and initiate disciplinary processes against the identified pupils implicated in this series of violent attacks. 

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