Zuko Komisa Image | @@sa_crime/ X A recent disturbing incident in the Bellevue suburb of Johannesburg has resulted in the arrest of seven teenage girls, aged 13 and 14, accused of assaulting a fellow student. The arrests, made on May 10, 2025, came swiftly after a graphic video of the alleged attack circulated widely on social media. The viral footage, showing a 14-year-old girl being physically attacked, sparked considerable public […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Adobe Stock In recent weeks, the number of injustices in schools has been a sore topic and navigating the process of escalating a matter above the jurisdiction of the principal can feel like you're stuck in a maze. Gladys Sithole helps parents understand the steps to escalate such matters and sheds more information on the scope of authority that School Governing Bodies (SGBs) and the Department […]
By: Natasha Archary Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, is expected to visit Queens High School in Johannesburg, following the death of 15-year old Brian Tatenda Ndlovu. The Grade 9 learner was reportedly forced to consume a poisonous substance, when he was ambushed in the school bathroom by a group of boys. On Monday, 07 August, MEC Chiloane will be addressing the school, following the tragedy, with parents demanding the school […]
By: Natasha Archary Image: Levern José Instagram Top 12 finalist, Levern José has decided to withdraw from the Miss SA pageant amid allegations of bullying levelled against her. With calls for the pageant to take a stance and remove Levern as a finalist growing, the BCom Law student decided to withdraw from the pageant, claiming she was also bullied in school. The Miss SA organisation remained tight-lipped after a number […]
By Kaya 959 Reporter The Department of Social Development in Gauteng has launched a project to address bullying, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based violence. Counsellors met with learners from schools around Sedibeng at the JC Kotze Hall to help find solutions for learners. Social work manager Khumo Kgomoeswana says violence in schools, bullying and high statistics of teenage pregnancy is worrisome. In September, Gauteng MEC Nomathemba Mokgethi revealed that girls as […]
By: Kaya 959 News The royal house in Venda has expressed its sadness following the passing of a learner from Mbilwi Secondary school in Limpopo. Lufuno Mavhungu took her own life allegedly after experiencing bullying at the hands of her schoolmates. This week a video went viral showing her being assaulted by another learner, who has since been arrested. This girl Lufuno was bullied yesterday at mbilwi high school and […]
By: Poelano Malema Bullying is a major problem all over the world. According to bullying.co.za, 57% of South African learners have been bullied at some point during their high-school careers. Earlier this week, a video went viral showing a girl assaulting Lufuno Mavhunga, a learner from Mbilwi Secondary School in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. Mavhunga allegedly committed suicide following the incident. READ: 15 Year old school girl arrested for assault after video […]
By Kaya 959 News A 16-year-old female learner was sentenced to three months in prison for missing a court appearance. The Kwa-Zulu-Natal pupil is accused of assaulting a fellow learner. Video footage of the assault circulated on social media in September 2020. The pupils were from Mathole High School in Mahlabathini. The teen girl was released on warning and under the care of the mother because of her age. However, […]
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