KZN high school learners in trouble after viral vandalism video

Learners from a school in the uMlazi District in KZN have caught the attention of the MEC for Education and law enforcement after a video surfaced on social media showing them vandalising their school.

The Witness reports that the video, depicting learners from Mzwamandla High School in uMlazi vandalising the premises and carrying weapons to school, has sparked condemnation from KZN MEC Sipho Hlomuka, who expressed shock and disappointment.

“Our core focus as the Department of Education is to provide quality education, instil discipline in our learners, and nurture them into responsible citizens. This criminal and ill-disciplined behaviour, including carrying weapons to school, will not be tolerated,” Hlomuka said.

“Of even greater concern is that this act was recorded and circulated on social media, glorifying negative behaviour.”

He commended the school management for taking swift and decisive action, which led to the arrest of the implicated learners. Moreover, the perpetrators will face internal disciplinary processes in line with the school code of conduct administered by the school governing body.

Hlomuka said the department has implemented fiscal discipline and cost-cutting measures to ensure that all programmes are delivered effectively within limited resources.

“Acts of school vandalism not only constitute a criminal offence but also place an additional financial burden on the department.”

The MEC called on communities to strengthen partnerships with law enforcement authorities.

“We urge members of the public, school authorities, and learners to report any form of criminal behaviour to their nearest police station.”

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