WATCH: Lesufi calls on SAPS and Edenglen High’s SGB to probe street brawl
"Information we received so far indicates the fight was caused by one learner owing another learner money"- Lesufi
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi and representatives of Edenglen High School met this morning after a video of a fight, which unfolded on the streets of Edenglen, was widely circulated yesterday.
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According to Steve Mabona, spokesperson of the MEC, the altercation occurred on November 10 and involved Grade 10 learners from Edenglen High.
Edenglen High School, you just invited me to be at your school tomorrow morning. It’s a date! It can’t be! @educationgp @Steve_Mabona pic.twitter.com/OQ9GTWGicA
— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) November 10, 2020
He said school representatives and community stakeholders discussed the way forward and what the school and the governing body was doing about the matter.
“Information we received so far indicates the fight was caused by one learner owing another learner money,” said Lesufi.
He said teachers intervened and brought the victims back to the school and contacted parents.
“Although some of those involved in the fight were not learners of Edenglen High, most of them were Edenglen learners which is why I am at the school today,” said Lesufi.
He called upon the school’s governing body (SGB) and the Edenvale SAPS to investigate. Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Capt Kay Makhubela said a case was opened following the incident and police are investigating an assault case.
Chairperson of the SGB Graeme Stratton said the school did not condone the behaviour of the learners and was disappointed by such actions.
“The school will follow the necessary due processes that is in place and work according to the rules of the school’s code of conduct.”
According to Stratton, the altercation occurred approximately a kilometre away from the high school’s premises.
