Nontando Mafanya
11 October 2016
The Western Cape Education
Department is investigating a fatal stabbing at a school in Paarl.
A grade 12 learner at Ihlumelo
Senior Secondary School was stabbed to death yesterday.
It's believed the incident is
gang related.
Spokesperson for the Education
MEC Jessica Shelver “It has reported that
a grade 12 learner at Ihlumelo secondary school was fatally stabbed yesterday.”
“We are deeply sadden by the tragic and intensive loss of a young life
and a heartfelt condolences goes to the family, friends and also the community.”
“We are informed that at the time of the accident there was a security guard
on the premises, however this is not determent to the perpetrators.”
Schelver says “We have requested additional
security at the school and the South African police services have agreed to increase
visibility at the school today.”
She says “The
early indication are that this incident was gang related.”
“We will be providing a counselling to teachers, leaners, eye witness and
people are really traumatised.” She concluded
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