Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is seen interacting with the school management team at the Geluksdal Secondary School in Brakpan on 03 February 2023 following the fatal stabbing of a learner.Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane is seen interacting with the school management team at the Geluksdal Secondary School in Brakpan on 03 February 2023 following the fatal stabbing of a learner.
Another learner says, “I feel like the teachers are overwhelmed and they can’t do anything at this point. The learners are getting out of hand; they fight a lot and put the blame on the parents because the parents can’t discipline their kids.”a grade 10 learner was stabbed to death at Geluksdal Secondary School
It’s alleged the perpetrators came back after classes ended and another fight ensued. This led to the death of the grade 10 learner.Chairperson of the Gauteng Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, Bandile Masuku has expressed concern over the recent violence in schools. But these violent acts are not random and could stem from deep home or psychological issues. Hansraj Mitha from a youth organization called Vuka Shokho says they often visit a number of schools in Johannesburg to ascertain what issues learners are grappling with.