Another stabbing at Cape Town school

Imogen Vollenhoven

27March 2013

Another school pupil was stabbed at Oscar Mpetha High School in Khayelitsha. 

Western Cape Department of Education confirmed the incident.  The grade 9 pupil was stabbed twice in the stomach and sustained cuts on his head. 

Police are investigating the incident. 

Ministerial Spokesperson Bronagh Casey said is it believed to have stemmed from something that happened over the weekend in the community.

Furthermore Cassey adds that four learners have been apprehended, the learner is still in hospital and the WCED is providing support to the school, through counseling and extra security measures.