A fight among a group of pupils in Medingen village in Kgapane, Limpopo, has claimed the life of a grade 11 pupil.
Social development MEC Nkakareng Rakgoale said the incident is an indication that social ills such as substance abuse and bullying are still persistent in some parts of the province.
"The incident is once again exposing the behaviour by some of our young people in communities. This violent behaviour by children must immediately come to an end. We are urging parents to keep a close eye on their children so that they can notice behavioural change and report to social workers for an immediate intervention," Rakgoale said.
Limpopo education MEC Polly Boshielo called on parents and other key stakeholders to be actively involved in supporting schools to deal with the scourge of bullying and abuse. "It is so devastating and saddening that we had to lose a young life in this manner. This is something that needs all of us to collaborate on, to enforce laws prohibiting learners to carry dangerous weapons in schools and in communities. We accordingly send our condolences to the bereaved family and the entire school community," Boshielo said.
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