Gauteng Education MEC, Mr Panyaza Lesufi conveys condolences to the family of a Grade 9 boy from Alexandra High School, who passed away after being allegedly stabbed by another learner on Thursday, 09 September 2021.
MEC Lesufi said it is alleged that the deceased learner was stabbed by a Grade 7 learner from Pholosho Secondary School, also in Alexandra, and that incident occurred in the township around 19h00 in the evening.
“According to the information at our disposal, thedeceased learner succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital,” said MEC Lesufi.
He mentioned that the matter has since been handed over to the police for further investigation into circumstances surrounding this horrific incident.
MEC Lesufi includes that their Psycho-Social Unit has been dispatched to Alexandra High School to provide necessary support and counselling to all those who are affected by the fatal incident and the process will start on Monday, 13 September 2021.
“What transpired is truly saddening and we would like to share our deepest condolences to the family and school community for this loss” MEC Lesufi added.
He adds that they also denounce, in strongest terms, all violent acts by the learners. Furthermore, he urged the SGB to investigate and take necessary steps in dealing with such matters.
