Pupils face disciplinary hearing after assault

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) responded to the claims about the conduct of the five Allen Glen pupils who allegedly assaulted a fellow pupil (15).

It is alleged that five pupils pushed their school mate in front of a moving vehicle, outside the school gates on 7 August.

Ceaser Ntsele, uncle of the victim, said his niece was hit in the back and in the face and also pushed in front of a moving vehicle by five fellow pupils, after being accused of being a traitor.

GDE spokesperson Phumla Sekhonyane said the Department is aware of the alleged incident and that the school has instituted disciplinary processes against the pupils who are involved in the incident.

“The pupils were suspended for seven days,” said Sekhonyane.

She further stated that the Department is concerned as they are committed to creating school environments that are conducive to learning and teaching.

Honeydew Police spokesperson warrant Officer Karen Jacobs confirmed a case of assault was opened at the Honeydew Police Station.

WO Jacobs said the case is currently under investigation and that the investigating officer is taking the outstanding statements.

Senior Governing Board member Warren MacKrill, said the school will be holding a disciplinary hearing during which they will determine the outcome of the situation.

“I cannot give any comment until the formal hearing has been held. It should be within the next few days,”said MacKrill.

Ntsele said the doctor’s report did not indicate that his niece obtained any serious injuries but her back and face were bruised. He added that his niece is very emotional and scared after the incident.

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