Classes resume at Ntabankulu school after weeks of disruption
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“Classes have resumed at Dweba Senior Secondary School despite ongoing tensions.”
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“The principal, Mamkeli Mkula, is facing criminal charges of kidnapping and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.”
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“Dweba Senior Secondary School is one of the best-performing schools in the OR Tambo Inland district.”
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“The unrest was triggered by allegations that the principal had assaulted a pupil, which resulted in his suspension.”
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“The unrest escalated after two pupils were allegedly assaulted following claims that some pupils were selling dagga on school premises during school hours.”
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“Pupils are said to have mobilised local youths, culminating in the torching of the school’s vehicles.”
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“A visible police presence has been key in preventing further violence at the school as well as the surrounding village.”
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“The education department established a multi-disciplinary team to investigate the disruptions, examine allegations of corporal punishment, and assess damage to school property.”
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“A formal case of damage to school property was opened with local police.”
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“Mkula was arrested along with three security guards and is out on bail.”
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“National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Luxolo Tyali confirmed all three were released on bail on Monday.”
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“The principal is to report to educational offices in Qumbu.”
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“Police spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana detailed two separate incidents linked to the school.”
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“A 23-year-old man alleged he was summoned to the school on March 16 and assaulted by the principal and about 10 teachers.”
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“A 17-year-old pupil alleged the principal and the three security guards had assaulted him with a pipe after accusing him of theft.”
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“Police were summoned to complaints of a protest on March 23 at about 8.30pm.”
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“Two trucks belonging to the school were torched on March 23 at about 8.30am.”
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“A case of malicious damage to property was opened for further investigation.”
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“The education department promised to keep parents informed with plans to hold a meeting soon to update them on ongoing investigations and next steps.”
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