A pupil was killed at the Berea Park Private School after he was allegedly stabbed five times by another pupil.
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed five times at the Berea Park private school in the city centre last week.
The grade 10 pupil, Donald Molefe, died after a fight broke out with another pupil apparently over a pencil.
The suspect pulled out a knife and allegedly stabbed Molefe as well as his friend. Molefe died a few minutes after paramedics arrived at the school.
According to the police spokesperson, Sergeant Ann Poortman, they received information that the fight had started yesterday.
“It is believed that the suspect came to school carrying a knife with which to continue the fight,” Poortman said.
The principal of the school, Izak Theron, said they were shocked by the incident.
“Our security guards conduct regular searches to ensure that pupils do not enter the premises with weapons or drugs,” said Theron.
He said they would strengthen the security to prevent such incidents in future.
Poortman said the suspect would be released into his parents’ guardianship, as he is a minor.
Molofe’s friend was taken to the local hospital. – looklocal