UPDATE: Investigation into learners’ altercation continues
According to Lesufi, it was believed the altercation was sparked by R25 that was owed to another learner.
No arrests have been made as police continue to investigate a case of assault following a fight among Edenglen High School learners which occurred on the streets of Edenglen.
Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Capt Kay Makhubela said a case of assault was opened by one of the victims of the fight and is under investigation.
The fight, which occurred on November 10, attracted the attention of Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi after a video of the fight surfaced on social media.
Lesufi visited the school on November 11 and met with representatives of the school’s leadership and community stakeholders to learn how the school was handling the matter.
According to Lesufi, it was believed the altercation was sparked by R25 that was owed to another learner.
“The violence which erupted outside the school premises involved about 10 learners,” said MEC spokesperson Steve Mabona.
“It was revealed that some learners in the fight are not registered with the school. An investigation to identify them is underway.”
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During a media briefing at the school on November 11, Lesufi said two victims were brought back to the school after teachers intervened.
Mabona said they took the necessary disciplinary action against all involved in the incident.
“Our psychosocial team was dispatched to the school to support all affected by the incident.”
He said the SGB will keep the MEC updated and informed with developments.
Chairperson of the school’s SGB Graeme Stratton said the school did not condone the behaviour of the learners.
“We will make sure that we follow the due legal process,. The learners involved will be identified and we, the school, will take the action that we can,” said Stratton.
“The school will follow the necessary due process that is in place and work according to the rules of the school’s code of conduct.”
According to Stratton, the fight occurred approximately a kilometre away from the school.
He said the management of the school was upset by this incident.
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