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Another Stabbing is reported at Pholosho Secondary school in Alex

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Just a week after a Grade 10 boy was killed in a stabbing at school by a fellow pupil at Pholosho Secondary School in Alex, another stabbing has been reported – this time a Grade 7 girl stabbed a Grade 9 boy, just outside the school premises. This raises further questions about the hostile environment at the school and the community, and to help us understand more, we speak to Nxamile Poponi, the SGB Chairperson at Pholosho Secondary School, Councillor - Tefo Raphadu and past students and members of the community.
13 Sep 2021 11AM English South Africa Education · Careers

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