​Thembisa Shologu
Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has strongly condemned the stabbing of a learner at Pholosho Secondary School in Alexandra.
The Grade 8 pupil died after being stabbed to death, allegedly by a fellow pupil, on school grounds on Monday.
"The fatal incident is alleged to have occurred midday when the school's disciplinary committee was dealing with a fight that involved three other learners. During the intervention, the accused stabbed the learner to death by another pupil outside the classroom," said MEC Lesufi. 
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident. ​
"We vehemently condemn the violent behaviour which led to the death of a learner allegedly, at the expense of his peer on school grounds, it is unacceptable. 
The MEC has mandated the School Governing Body (SGB) to investigate this incident and take necessary disciplinary action against the perpetrator.
Department's psychosocial team will also support the school, family and all affected. Lesufi is visiting the school today.​