JOHANNESBURG - Parents in Soshanguve are up in arms after pupils at Soshanguve Primary School were reportedly beaten for arriving late.
Allegations are pointing to the principal's involvement.
The community is demanding justice and an assault case is being investigated.
This incident raises concerns about student safety amid recent teacher-related victimisation cases.
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Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said they have noted the protest and affirms that teaching and learning will resume on Thursday.
This was as pupils were taken out of classrooms and interrupted while writing exams.
He further added that police have made a commitment that the perpetrators would be arrested and will follow up on this process.