By Kim Saulse
16 September 2009
Western Cape education MEC Donald Grant, has condemned the stabbing of two learners at Arcadia Secondary in Bonteheuwel yesterday.
The incident took place on the playground. The two Grade 8 victims were discharged from hospital after treatment.
The two Grade 9 learners accused of the stabbings have been arrested and their parents informed.
The incident is alleged to be gang-related.
Grant says it is “deeply regrettable” that yet another school stabbing occurred a day after the department started handing out hand held metal detectors at high-risk schools.
16 September 2009
Western Cape education MEC Donald Grant, has condemned the stabbing of two learners at Arcadia Secondary in Bonteheuwel yesterday.
The incident took place on the playground. The two Grade 8 victims were discharged from hospital after treatment.
The two Grade 9 learners accused of the stabbings have been arrested and their parents informed.
The incident is alleged to be gang-related.
Grant says it is “deeply regrettable” that yet another school stabbing occurred a day after the department started handing out hand held metal detectors at high-risk schools.
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