DStv Channel 403 Wednesday, 19 August 2026

Seven pupils arrested for arson at Alexandra school

JOHANNESBURG - Ending criminality in schools is Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile's main focus.

Seven pupils have also been arrested for an earlier torching of East Bank High School.

The developments come as Maile works with law enforcement to crack down on crime in schools.

                         READ: Alexandra school raid nets knives and bullets

His first stop was Alexandra. He joined an SAPS-led operation to root out wrongdoing on Wednesday.

Bullets, knives, drugs and vapes were among the dangerous items seized

eNCA senior reporter Aviwe Mtila has the story in the video above.

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