STAFF REPORTER |
THE Democratic Alliance has called for stricter safety measures around the schools across Gauteng.
This after a matric learner was attacked and stabbed on Friday by unknown people outside the Langenhoven High School in Pretoria.
The matric learner was stabbed multiple times by unknown suspects and has since been admitted to the hospital and is said to be fighting for her life.
The Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson Steve Mabona said the incident took place outside the school on Friday afternoon when unknown people targeted the learner.
Mabona said the department of Education condemns the incident.
The DA’s Gauteng Community Safety Spokesperson Crezane Bosch said that the incident comes after numerous incidents have been reported of learners, teachers, security guards and general workers being brutally attacked and assaulted outside the school premises.
“These cases have been reported to both the Wonderboom and Central police stations and, still to date, there is no police visibility around the school to prevent crime and ensure the safety of the school and the surrounding community,” said Bosch.
Bosch said that even though the cases were reported to the police, no arrests have been made in connection with the incidents.
“The perpetrators are believed to have settled on top of the mountain in Capital Park, from where they prey on their victims,” Bosch said.
The DA said that it has inspected the area and demanded a joint operation to monitor and clean up the area.
“The DA has inspected the area and demands that the Department of Community Safety launches a joint operation to monitor and clean up the area of any criminal elements,” Bosch said.
“The department must also implement footpath patrols with horses during the week when children are at their most vulnerable.”
The DA also demanded an urgent intervention by the Gauteng Department of Education to ensure the safety of the school.
– Inside Education
