WATCH | Questions raised after slow response to school assault

JOHANNESBURG - Officials have come under fire for their handling of an assault case at a school in Gauteng.

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When the family of a nine-year-old approached the school and police, they were reluctant to act due to the perpetrators being minors.

It raises questions about the complications of dealing with child offenders.

• eNCA reporter Hloni Mtimkulu filed this report.