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FILE: Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

Violent school fights

Lesufi urges learners to take responsibility in addressing violence

By Thando Kubheka

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi visited the school earlier today where he confirmed the pupils are due to appear before a disciplinary hearing next week.

  • This screenshot was taken from a video of pupils at Hoërskool President in Ridgeway fighting. Four students have been suspended.

    4 Joburg pupils involved in school fight caught on film suspended

    The video has caused an uproar on social media, with some calling it a racist incident as it involves a black and a white pupil.

    1208 days ago
  • Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi at President High on 25 January 2019, to get an update on the learner misconduct case and advise on the way forward to regarding the matter. Picture: EducationGP/Twitter

    Gauteng Education MEC condemns school fight between 2 pupils

    The fighting happened at Hoerskool President in Ridgeway and caused a stir on social media, with some calling it a racist incident.

    1208 days ago
  • There has been a surge in school violence across the country, affecting all sectors of society. Picture: EWN.

    'SA schools gripped by violence'

    There has been a surge in school violence across the country, affecting all sectors of society.

    2836 days ago
  • East Coast Radio obtained footage of a shocking fight amongst students in a school in Durban. Picture: ECR News.

    Dept to take action against school fight website

    The Basic Education department will attempt to have a school violence website shut down.

    2922 days ago
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