Ekurhuleni school suspends pupil after ‘pouring’ hot water on another

A Grade 10 Buhlebemfundo Secondary School pupil in Ekurhuleni has been suspended after allegedly pouring boiled water to a fellow pupil.

Gauteng department of education has confirmed the incident and said the two had an argument before one burned the other.

“The preliminary report reveals that the incident occurred on Thursday, 14 September 2017 and involved two Grade 10 girl learners, aged 16 years old and 18 years old. It is alleged that an argument ensued between the two learners, which led to a 16 year old pouring hot water on a fellow learner.

“The victim is receiving medical attention and a case of Grievous Bodily Harm [GBH] has been opened against the alleged perpetrator at the Tsakane South African Police Service. The alleged perpetrator was released into parents’ custody, and has been suspended from school pending disciplinary processes,” the department said.

It has also condemned the disruption of classes at Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School after four black teachers were barred from entering school premises on Monday.

The school made headlines last month following disruptions last month as parents protested the appointment of a black principal.

“It is of concern that eleven (11) educators did report to the school, today, 19 September 2017. They however, reported to the district office after four (4) of their colleagues were prevented from entering the school premises yesterday.

“As a result Grade 11 learners did not write their assessment. The district and the school will make alternative arrangements for these learners. It is encouraging that the Grades 8 to 10 learners managed to write their assessments, while Grade 12 learners also continued their pre-trial examination,” the department said.

It said the disruptions were unnecessary, counterproductive and flies against the spirit of the agreement reached with the community representatives.

“In the long run it does work in the interest of the learners and their future. We plead for patience, calm and understanding to allow the investigation process to take its course.”