A Grade 12 pupil from Daleview Secondary School in Ennerdale was fatally stabbed on Monday while walking home, and a 17-year-old Grade 8 pupil from Forest High School in Johannesburg died after being assaulted and stabbed at a park on Friday.

Two Gauteng schoolboys were fatally stabbed in separate attacks in the last week.

According to information from the Gauteng Education Department, a Grade 12 pupil from Daleview Secondary School in Ennerdale was stabbed to death on Monday in an open field while walking home after school.

In the second incident, a 17-year-old Grade 8 pupil from Forest High School in Johannesburg was severely beaten and stabbed on Friday at a park near the school after school hours.

“The learner sustained severe injuries during the incident and was initially rushed to a local hospital before being transferred to another hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries,” said Gauteng education spokesperson Steve Mabona.

He said the circumstances surrounding both incidents were currently under investigation by the police.

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Mabona added that counselling services will be provided to pupils, educators and the bereaved families.

Gauteng MEC for Education Matome Chiloane condemned the violence, calling on communities to work closely with law enforcement to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.

“This is a deeply painful loss for our education community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and both school communities affected by these tragedies,” said Chiloane.

“We call on communities to stand united in protecting our children so that our schools remain safe spaces for teaching and learning.”

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