Grade 12 learner stabbed at prominent high school in Ladysmith

Learners and parents are reeling in shock after a Grade 12 learner was stabbed this morning (November 11). 

At this stage, it is not known whether other learners or people from out-of-school did the stabbing. 

It is believed that two or three people barged into the school, forcing their way through the gate and past the security, wielding knives. 

The men stabbed a matric learner in the shoulder and then fled on foot. 

Police and medics

The Ladysmith K9 Unit and emergency personnel rushed to the scene. 

The learner was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital for further medical attention.

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Councillor speaks out

Ward 20 Councillor Abbas Warasally says he has been inundated with calls from parents regarding this ‘thug life’ behaviour. 

He added that parents are worried about their children’s safety and how they will cope with writing their exams after such an incident. 

Police are currently investigating a case of assault and attempted murder. 

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