Two learners expelled from Duvha Combined School for assault
Another learner was given a two weeks suspension and told not to conduct himself in a similar manner in the future.
The Mpumalanga Department of Education has considered the recommendations of the School Governing Body of Duvha Combined School at Emalahleni Local Municipality to expel two grade 9 learners who assaulted another learner in February this year.
This comes after a video went viral of a bullying incident that took place at the school last month.
Section 9 ( 5) of the Act states that if a learner who is subject to compulsory attendance in terms of the section is expelled from a public school, the Head of Department must make an alternative arrangement for his or her placement at a public school.
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The department stated that because the two learners fall within the compulsory attendance age , the circuit manager has been tasked to enrol them in another school and to closely monitor their conduct.
“This decision will send a clear message that bullying will not be tolerated in schools,” reads a statement from the department.
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