JOHANNESBURG – Two Gauteng pupils have died after they were fatally stabbed in separate incidents.
In the first incident, a matriculant from Daleview Secondary School in Ennerdale was fatally stabbed on Monday while walking home after school.
In the second incident, a 17-year-old Grade 8 pupil from Forest High School died after he was severely beaten and stabbed on 20 March. The incident happened near the school at a local Rotunda Park.
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The pupil was rushed to a local hospital where he later died.
The circumstances surrounding both incidents are under police investigation.
In a statement, the Gauteng Department of Education condemned the incidents saying violence against pupils was unacceptable and cannot be tolerated.
“This is a deeply painful loss for our education community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and both school communities affected by these tragedies.”